612004 EVERETT SOMERVILLE: Mystic River Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge, Design-Build

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is seeking qualified design-build teams to deliver the Mystic River Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge project in Essex County, Massachusetts, with an estimated value of approximately $56 million. The project entails designing and constructing a new approximately 780-foot-long bridge over the Mystic River, connecting trail networks in Somerville and Everett, with a focus on creating a durable, environmentally sensitive structure that supports bicycles and pedestrians. The scope includes the bridge itself, shared use paths, approach retaining walls, drainage systems, lighting, landscaping, and environmental mitigation measures to protect habitats and endangered species. The project aims for a minimum 100-year lifespan, with construction scheduled to be completed within 915 days of the Notice to Proceed, anticipated in October 2026. The procurement process follows a Best Value Design-Build approach, requiring interested parties to submit Letters of Interest by November 11, 2025, to receive the Request for Qualifications package, which will be issued on November 12, 2025. A virtual briefing is scheduled for November 25, 2025. Prequalification is mandatory, with emphasis on experience in complex bridge design and construction, environmental permitting, utility coordination, and accelerated construction methods such as ABC. Bidders must demonstrate financial stability, safety performance, and prior successful project delivery, including environmental compliance and public outreach. The selection process evaluates teams based on their technical expertise, past performance, safety records, and ability to meet project milestones. All submissions must be made through Bid Express, and the contract will be awarded under the authority of Massachusetts law, ensuring a comprehensive and environmentally conscious approach to this critical infrastructure enhancement.