Call 1 027270.00

The Maine Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the Big Meadow Bridge replacement project, identified as WIN 027270.00, located at Bridge 0064 over Meadow Brook in Washington County, Maine. This construction project involves replacing the existing bridge with a buried box culvert and includes incidental work such as excavation, paving, guardrail installation, and erosion control. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all necessary materials, tools, equipment, and labor, adhering to the March 2026 Edition of Standard Specifications and Details. Technical requirements are further detailed in a Geotechnical Design Report and a Hydrology and Hydraulics Report, with specific provisions for removing pavement surfaces and managing detours. 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 bidders must provide unit pricing across 48 line items in the Proposal Schedule of Items and submit a 5% bid bond, with performance and payment bonds required at 100% of the contract amount. The award process requires certifications against collusion, compliance with DBE utilization for federal aid, and adherence to labor standards, including the Davis-Bacon Act and paid sick leave requirements. Acceptance of work, particularly Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement, will be based on quality level analysis and sampling conducted by the Department at designated laboratories.