2027.10

Solicitation 2027.10, issued by the Maine Turnpike Authority, involves the complete removal of widened concrete haunches over the paved roadway at six specific locations along the Maine Turnpike: Clay Hill Road, Littlefield Road/Route 9B, Saco Interchange, Flag Pond Road, Shaker Road, and Weymouth Road. The project requires the application of clear concrete protective coatings, the use of protective curtain shielding for steel girders, and the implementation of comprehensive traffic management, including the use of NTCIP-compliant Portable Changeable Message Signs and NCHRP Report 350 Test Level 3 truck-mounted attenuators. All work must adhere to the Maine Department of Transportation Standard Specifications (November 2014) and the Maine Turnpike Supplemental Specifications (November 2016). The contract is managed by Project Manager Ralph C. Norwood IV, with substantial completion required by May 14, 2027, and final completion by May 27, 2027. Key operational requirements include strict adherence to OSHA regulations, specific night work lighting standards of 10 foot-candles, and rigorous hazardous waste management for lead abatement, including the use of USDOT-approved containers labeled with accumulation and full dates. Proposals were due by November 17, 2026, and required a bid bond of at least 5 percent of the total amount. Quality standards for structural steel are specified as ASTM A709 Grade 50 or 36, with ASTM A325 bolts.