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The contract pertains to the bridge preservation project for Fourth Street over I-195 in Fall River, Massachusetts, assigned under solicitation number 614090-134822 and issued by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). The scope encompasses a comprehensive range of construction and rehabilitation activities including temporary traffic control installation, demolition and replacement of concrete ceiling panels, excavation for test pits, installation of intermediate diaphragms, cleaning and painting of steel beams, and application of pavement markings compliant with federal and state standards such as the 2026 Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges, the 11th Edition MUTCD, and relevant ASTM and AASHTO guidelines. Work must be performed entirely on-site at the designated location in District 5, Fall River, with a contract duration of 540 calendar days following receipt of a Notice to Proceed, subject to potential extensions between December 1 and March 15. The only identified priced item is a $9,500 lump sum for a Schedule of Operations, while the primary work component remains a lump sum item without a stated value, indicating that total contract value is undisclosed and pricing for major elements such as structural steel, waterproofing, and expansion joint installation is to be determined by the successful bidder. The contract imposes strict compliance with Massachusetts-specific socioeconomic participation requirements, mandating a minimum of 15.3% participation by Minority Business Enterprises and 6.9% by Women Business Enterprises, with Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises also included in diversity goals. Prime contractors must submit detailed participation schedules, resumes of M/WBE/SDVOBE supervisory personnel, equipment ownership records, and full disclosure of all current and intended projects by subcontractors, all managed through the Equitable Business Opportunity Solution (EBO) system. Subcontractors must be certified by a state disparity office, and prime contractors are required to pay these entities within ten days of receiving payment from the state. Failure to meet participation goals or delay payments can result in financial withholdings, contract suspension, debarment, or termination. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the www.bidx.com portal by July 28, 2026, with no paper submissions permitted, and bidders must be pre-registered with a valid vendor code and digital ID. Inspection and acceptance occur at the project site, with responsibility shared between the contractor’s facilitation and the Engineer’s oversight, ensuring adherence to technical standards including UL, Energy Star, IP