Consultant Bridge Engineer and Inspection Services

The Ramsey County regional railroad authority in St. Paul, Minnesota is seeking a consultant bridge engineer to provide specialized construction inspection and engineering services. The agency requires professional oversight to verify that a construction contractor's means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures align with reviewed project submittals. This oversight specifically covers critical structural activities including cable-tensioning installation, stressing, grouting, painting, pier cap concrete repair monitoring, bridge jacking, beam seat work, and bearing work. The selected consultant must assist the agency by interpreting plans and specifications and answering technical questions from both the construction contractor and state construction staff. The agency requires the consultant to ensure strict contractor compliance with approved staging sequences, including monitoring construction equipment loads during different project stages. To protect the infrastructure, the consultant must establish and execute a clear procedure to stop the contractor when necessary and address any non-conforming operations. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency requires the consultant to perform the engineering work offsite at the consultant's own office premises. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is currently seeking proposals to determine the cost of these services.