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The solicitation for WIN 025315.00, Route 100 - Interstate 95 Bridge replacement plus other incidental work, issued by the Maine Department of Transportation, is a unit-price contract requiring bidders to submit detailed pricing for a comprehensive list of construction items, including clearing, removal of existing infrastructure, structural concrete work, steel fabrication and erection, pavement marking, erosion control, and specialized equipment labor. The work is to be performed at the specified location in Somerset, Michigan, with full completion required by October 13, 2028, and the contract is subject to stringent compliance with MaineDOT’s Standard Specifications and Standard Details, both March 2026 Edition, alongside Supplemental Specifications, Special Provisions, and Plans. Bid evaluation is based solely on the lowest responsive bidder, provided they meet the mandatory Bridge prequalification or project-specific prequalification requirement. The contract mandates compliance with all applicable labor standards under Davis-Bacon and 29 CFR 5.5 for federal-aid projects exceeding $100,000, including certified payroll and wage rate adherence. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation is required, with specific forms needing submission, and all bidders must certify compliance with federal debarment and suspension exclusions under 2 CFR 180.325 and 2 CFR 180.355, along with certifications regarding lobbying, tax liabilities, and criminal history. The contractor must provide both performance and payment surety bonds each valued at 100% of the contract price and register as a vendor with the Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services to qualify for payment. Quality assurance for asphalt work is governed by AASHTO standards, MaineDOT policies, and pay factor specifications using statistically random sampling for gradation, density, voids, and binder content. Environmental compliance includes adherence to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, although the project is classified as having no jurisdiction over wetlands or waterways. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express™ using Expedite® software or via paper to the DOT Headquarters in Augusta, with electronic bidders required to fax the DBE Proposed Utilization form. All submissions must include the completed Bidder’s List Form detailing prime and subcontractor information, DBE status, ownership demographics, and proposed payment allocations. Communication regarding the solicitation must include the project name and ID,