HBM Wins IDOT PTB 213 Item 55 for Major Bridge Inspection Services

HBM Engineering Group, LLC, is proud to announce its selection as the Prime Consultant for IDOT PTB 213 Item 55: Various Phase I/II Projects (Major Bridge Inspection) with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Bureau of Bridges & Structures.

Winning Team

Prime Consultant:

HBM Engineering Group, LLC

Sub-Consultants:

10-4 Engineering, PLLC

Lochner, H. W., Inc.

Michael Baker International, Inc.

TranSystems Corporation

Additionally, HBM as a sub-consultant also becomes a part of three other firm’s winning pursuits:

Item 02: FAI 290 (Eisenhower Expressway) Drainage Improvements from 22nd Avenue to Des Plaines River – Phase II Engineering Project

Item 09: IL 53 from US 12 (Rand Road) to IL 62 (Algonquin Road) – Phase III Project

Item 24: Various Phase I/II Projects – District 2

Comprehensive Bridge Inspections Under NBIS and IDOT Standards

This project involves a range of engineering services centered on the routine inspection of major bridges across Illinois. Inspections will adhere to the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and IDOT’s Bridge Inspection Policy. These services include:

• Routine Inspections
• Nonredundant Steel Tension Member Inspections
• Underwater (non-diving) Inspections
• Element Level and Special Inspections

In addition, HBM will handle field investigations, potential training programs, and manage damage and load rating inspections for select projects. The complexity of these tasks underscores HBM’s extensive expertise in bridge inspection and engineering.

Key Project Responsibilities

As part of this contract, HBM Engineering Group will provide all necessary equipment for bridge inspections, including specialized tools to ensure accurate assessments. Traffic control may also be required to facilitate safe and efficient inspection processes. Additionally, the project may involve plan preparation for bridge repairs or rehabilitation, load capacity ratings for new or existing structures, and other engineering services as required.

The diverse scope of this contract covers projects of varying sizes, complexity, and timing, underscoring HBM’s capacity to handle large-scale infrastructure initiatives.

HBM Engineering Group is honored to be part of such important infrastructure projects. The firm remains dedicated to delivering high-quality engineering services that uphold the safety, efficiency, and durability of Illinois’ transportation network.

HBM's Commitment to Infrastructure Safety and Excellence. As a trusted partner in bridge inspection and engineering, HBM will continue to push the boundaries of innovation and collaboration in the industry.

Note: This press release is based on publicly available information as of the knowledge cutoff date in October 2024, and there may have been developments in the project or company since then.