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This solicitation, identified as Proposal No. 616301-134932, is issued by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highway Division for bridge repair and highway infrastructure improvements in District 2, Massachusetts, specifically within the Gill-Northfield-Royalston-Winchendon area. Bidders must be prequalified through MassDOT’s prequalification system, possess a valid vendor code, and hold a Digital ID obtained at least 14 days prior to the proposal deadline of August 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Proposals must be submitted electronically through www.bidx.com, with no paper submissions accepted. The scope of work includes steel preparation and three-coat painting of beams, connection plates, utility supports, and bearings using NEPCOAT "B" list systems; reinforcement and concrete removal from safety curbs, barriers, and bridge deck overhangs; installation of traffic signals, ITS components, highway lighting, and grounding systems; and deployment of TL-3 temporary barrier systems for traffic control. Work must adhere to the 2026 Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges, with Supplemental Specifications taking precedence, alongside designated 1990 and 1968 standard drawings for signs, signals, and lighting, as well as Construction Standard Details. Performance is required within 408 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with winter extensions applied if completion falls between December 1 and March 15. The contract mandates strict compliance with federal and Massachusetts employment and civil rights regulations, including Executive Order 11246, 41 CFR Parts 60-4.2 and 60-4.3, the Massachusetts Supplemental Equal Employment Opportunity Program, and state prevailing wage rates. Contractors must certify they are not debarred, suspended, or ineligible for federal or state contracts, have no recent criminal or civil judgments related to public contracts, and are in full compliance with Massachusetts tax, employment security, and immigration laws, including Executive Order 481 prohibiting the use of undocumented workers. A mandatory M/WBE or SDVOBE participation goal or a documented good faith effort to meet it is a non-negotiable pass/fail criterion for bid responsiveness. Bidders must submit supporting documentation, including a Schedule of Participation, Letters of Intent, and Certification Forms, via the BIDX system. Price adjustments for HMA, diesel fuel, gasoline, structural steel, reinforcing steel, and Portland cement concrete are