Augusta — Memorial Bridge Superstructure Augusta Memorial Bridge on Memorial Drive/State Route 17/100/US Route 201/202 over the Kennebec River approximately 0.02 of a mile east of Gage Street.

The Maine Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the Augusta Memorial Bridge Superstructure Rehabilitation (Project 026164.00) located over the Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine. The scope of work involves comprehensive structural repairs, including the fabrication and installation of new main truss pins at six locations, the replacement of two main truss pin and hanger assemblies, and the installation of two new outer gusset plates at each of the six pin locations. Additional requirements include surface preparation and field painting of structural steel with a specific gloss green finish, the installation of temporary structural supports, and various roadway tasks such as tree and stump removal, pavement marking, and erosion control. All work must be completed by June 29, 2028, and must adhere to the March 2026 edition of the MaineDOT Standard Specifications and MUTCD guidelines. Bids are due by 11:00 A.M. on September 30, 2026, and can be submitted electronically via Bid Express or in paper format. Mandatory submission requirements include a completed Schedule of Items, a DBE Proposed Utilization plan, and two signed copies of the Contract Offer, Agreement and Award form. Bidders must provide a bid bond for 5% of the bid amount, and the successful awardee must furnish performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract price. The project requires strict environmental compliance, including a prohibition on in-water work and specific restrictions on tree clearing. Quality control is a critical component, requiring personnel certified by AMPP (CIP or BCI Level 1) to oversee inspection and acceptance of the work.