Augusta — Please visit the City of Augusta's website for bid documents.

The Maine Department of Transportation and the City of Augusta are soliciting bids for the Eastern Avenue Pedestrian Crossings project, a Locally Administered Project focused on pedestrian improvements. The scope of work includes the removal of existing sidewalks and shoulders, the construction of concrete bump outs with ADA-approved ramps and landings, sidewalk reconstruction, the installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons, and surface milling, shimming, and paving to manage surface water. The project is governed by the MaineDOT Standard Specifications and Standard Details dated March 2026 and the City of Augusta's Technical Standards, with the former taking precedence in the event of a conflict. The contract will be awarded to a responsible qualified bidder based on an evaluation of the total unit price base bid, a construction narrative, and a proposed project schedule. To be eligible, the lowest responsive bidder must have successfully completed a similar project. Proposals must be submitted in sealed form by 2:00 PM on December 9, 2026. The assumed award date is December 18, 2026, with a projected completion date of August 27, 2027, unless otherwise specified in the bidder's schedule. For bids exceeding $50,000, a 5% bid bond and a 100% performance and surety bond are required.