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The Mystic River Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge Design-Build project, located in District 4, Massachusetts, is a $53 million initiative led by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) under solicitation number 612004-133792, with proposals due June 26, 2026. The project follows a Best Value Design-Build selection process, where award is determined by the lowest cost per quality point, with technical approach weighted at 67% and project management and coordination at 33%. The scope includes full design and construction of a new bicycle and pedestrian bridge crossing the Mystic River, requiring compliance with the 2026 edition of MassDOT Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, and numerous federal and state regulations. Key deliverables encompass structural design for moment slabs on MSE walls, fabrication shop drawings for steel and precast concrete, and comprehensive O&M manuals bound in heavy-duty nickel-plated binders with specific dimensions and labeling requirements. The bridge must feature LED lighting with IP66, IK10, and 3G vibration ratings, CCTV systems, police call boxes, and bearings, all meeting NEMA 4X and 3R standards for electrical enclosures. Environmental and regulatory compliance is extensive, requiring adherence to NEPA, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, US Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 and 408 permissions, MassDEP Chapter 91 and 401 water quality certification, and the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, with active coordination with Everett and Somerville Conservation Commissions. A suite of environmental documentation, including NOAA biological assessments, USCG bridge permit applications, and SHPO concurrence letters, has been prepared and must be addressed in proposals. The contractor must also implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, Hazardous Materials Management Plan, Health and Safety Plan, and Groundwater and Soil Management Plan in accordance with federal and state requirements. The project prohibits copyrighting any work product developed under the agreement, with all designs and materials becoming the sole property of MassDOT without restriction. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is October 7, 2026, with milestones requiring field completion within 1,029 calendar days, substantial completion by day 989, and full beneficial use by day 958. MassDOT will provide a $112,000 stipend to