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The Maine Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the Big Meadow Bridge replacement and associated incidental work at Bridge 0064 over Meadow Brook in Washington County, Maine. This project involves the installation of a buried box culvert and includes a comprehensive scope of work encompassing excavation, paving, guardrail installation, erosion control, and traffic management. Technical requirements are governed by the March 2026 Standard Specifications and Details, with specific geotechnical and hydrological data provided to guide the construction of the structure. The project includes detailed requirements for removing pavement surfaces, managing water flow via coffer dams, and implementing a special detour for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Bids are due by 11:00 AM on September 16, 2026, and can be submitted via paper or electronically through the bidx.com portal. Qualified contractors must provide unit pricing across 48 line items, including mobilization, precast concrete box culverts, and various erosion control measures. Submission requirements include a 5% bid bond, a DBE Proposed Utilization form for federal aid compliance, and certifications against collusion. Awarded contractors must provide performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract amount and adhere to federal labor standards, including the Davis-Bacon Act and specific paid sick leave requirements. Acceptance of work, particularly Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement, will be based on quality level analysis and sampling conducted by the MaineDOT Laboratory.