616433 PALMER Superstructure Replacement, P-01-052 (4MD/4ME) & P-01-055 (4M9/4MA), I-90 (EB/WB) ov

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is soliciting Letters of Interest for a Design-Build project to replace four structurally deficient superstructures along Interstate 90 and the Flynt Street overpass in Palmer, Massachusetts, with an estimated project cost of $69,550,000. This procurement follows a Best Value Design-Build process authorized under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149A, prioritizing technical merit and cost over a simple low-price approach. Interested parties must submit a Letter of Interest by August 25, 2026, and only those who do so will be eligible to submit a Statement of Qualifications by October 1, 2026. The project requires replacement of bridge superstructures, roadway milling and overlay on I-90, utility relocation, stormwater management with Best Management Practices, and implementation of innovative traffic control measures including Zipper lanes and weekend closures during Accelerated Bridge Construction. Proposers must be prequalified by MassDOT with a minimum Single Contract Limit of $69,550,000 for bridge construction and demonstrate experience in complex roadway and bridge design, traffic management, environmental compliance, and public outreach. Performance of the work must be completed within 1,095 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, anticipated for June 2027, with all activities occurring along I-90 between Thorndike Street and Boston Road and at the Flynt Street overpass in Hampden County. Offers are submitted electronically through COMMBUYS and BidExpress, and no paper submissions are accepted. The evaluation criteria emphasize experience with similar projects, quality of prior performance, safety record, financial stability, and capability in managing accelerated schedules and utility coordination without assigning numerical weights. Bonding capacity must be demonstrated at 100% of the contract value, and compliance with environmental regulations including the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and federal stormwater standards is mandatory. While federal acquisition regulations are not applicable, MassDOT’s own procurement rules govern the process, and there are no designated Contracting Officer’s Representatives or formal invoicing systems specified. The project involves no government-furnished equipment or supply delivery, and standard packaging, labeling, or bar-coding requirements do not apply. All submissions must be received by the designated MassDOT contact in Boston, and no late submissions will be considered.