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, located approximately 0.36 miles northeast of Mill Road in the Township of Bancroft, Aroostook County. This Federal Aid Project involves the construction of a 90-foot single-span integral abutment bridge supported by H-piles, designed to HL-93 loading standards. The scope of work includes bridge removal, excavation, structural concrete for abutments and roadway slabs, and the installation of GFRP reinforcement bars. Technical requirements are supported by comprehensive hydrology, hydraulics, and geotechnical reports, with a specific focus on 2D steady state hydraulic analyses and seismic site classification. Sealed bids are due by 11:00 A.M. on October 7, 2026, and must include a 5% bid bond. To be eligible for the award, the lowest responsive bidder must complete a bridge prequalification. The contract is governed by the March 2026 State of Maine DOT Standard Specifications and incorporates FHA-1273 Federal-Aid construction provisions, including Davis-Bacon Act labor standards and Title VI non-discrimination requirements. All work, excluding warranty obligations, must be completed by August 18, 2028. Quality control is managed through an approved Quality Control Plan, with specific acceptance criteria for HMA pavement smoothness and dynamic testing for production piles.