Swing Bridge and Longbird Bridge Detailed Design Independent Check

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This Request for Proposals (the "RFP") is an invitation by the Government of Bermuda (the "Government") to prospective proponents to submit proposals for Swing Bridge and Longbird Bridge Detailed Design Independent Check as further described in Section A of the RFP Particulars (Appendix D) (the "Deliverables"). The Government of Bermuda is seeking proposals from parties to conduct a Category 3 Independent Check of the Swing Bridge and Longbird Bridge replacement structures.  This includes examination of the final construction drawings, bar schedules, functional specifications, and proposed construction sequence, using comparative calculations by a team of engineers that are independent of the designer's organisation. The independent check team must be competent in the field of work undertaken and have relevant experience in designing and/or performing independent checks of movable bridges; tied-arch bridges and bridge structures with orthotropic decks and composite decks.  The team should demonstrate that is has qualifications commensurate with the complexity of the respective bridge designs. RFP Contact For the purposes of this procurement process, the "RFP Contact" will be: Mr. Austin Kenny, Principal Structural Engineer, at avkenny@gov.bm Important Dates Issue Date of RFQ Wednesday May 10, 2023 Pre-Bid Conference Call Wednesday May 24, 2023 11:00AM Deadline for Questions Wednesday June 07, 2023 Deadline for Issuing Addenda Wednesday June 14, 2023 Submission Deadline Thursday June 29, 2023 3:00:00 PM Rectification Period 3 business days Anticipated Ranking of Proponents Thursday July 06, 2023 Contract Negotiation Period 14 calendar days Anticipated Execution of Agreement Monday August 07, 2023 *All times are listed in Atlantic Standard Times (AST). Pre-Bid Conference Call The Government will conduct a pre-bid conference call on Monday, May 24, 2023 at 11 am (AST) to answer any questions potential bidders may have.  Details of the call To Be Announced. **Late submissions will not be accepted.