Coombs Road Tidal Crossing

The Town of Brunswick is soliciting sealed bids for the Coombs Road Tidal Crossing project in Brunswick, Maine, under solicitation number brunswickme-60. The scope of work involves the construction of a culvert replacement, which includes full depth roadway reconstruction through the project limits, traffic control, and site restoration. Bids must be submitted to the Town Manager's Office, attention Public Works Director Ryan Leighton, by 2:00 pm on October 26, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2026. The project requires a bid security of 5 percent of the bid price via certified check or bid bond, and the selected contractor must provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the project price. Substantial completion is required within 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with final completion due within 15 calendar days thereafter. A Notice to Proceed is anticipated in November 2026, with active construction expected between February and May 2027. Award decisions will be based on qualifications, experience, demonstrated ability to perform, cost, and other factors deemed in the best interest of the Town.