Bancroft — Smith Brook Bridge Replacement Smith Brook Bridge over the Smith Brook approximately 0.36 of a mile northeast of Mill Road in the Township of Bancroft.

The Maine Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the replacement of the Smith Brook Bridge (Bridge #3189) located in the Township of Bancroft, Aroostook County, approximately 0.36 miles northeast of Mill Road. The project involves the construction of a 90-foot single-span integral abutment bridge supported by H-piles, requiring comprehensive bridge removal, excavation, structural concrete work, and the installation of GFRP reinforcement bars. Technical requirements include adherence to HL-93 design loading and specific hydraulic conditions detailed in 2D steady state analyses. The contractor is responsible for construction quality control, including dynamic testing for a minimum of one pile per substructure and the submission of a wave equation analysis. Sealed bids are due by 11:00 A.M. on October 7, 2026, and must include a bid bond equal to 5% of the bid amount. To be eligible for the award, the lowest responsive bidder must complete a bridge prequalification. The contract is governed by the March 2026 edition of the MaineDOT Standard Specifications and Standard Details, and it incorporates Federal-Aid Construction Contract Provisions (FHA-1273). All work, excluding warranty obligations, must be completed by August 18, 2028. The project is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and specific federal wage and paid sick leave requirements.