Ellsworth — Ultra-Thin Bonded Wearing Course with Drainage and Safety Improvements in the City of Ellsworth Project is located in the City of Ellsworth on US Route 1A beginning 0.41 of a mile southea…

The Maine Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for Federal Aid Project No. 2968200 (WIN 29682.00), which involves the installation of a Polymer Modified Ultra-Thin Bonded Wearing Course along with drainage and safety improvements in the City of Ellsworth. The project is located on US Route 1A, beginning 0.41 miles southeast of Christian Ridge Road and extending southeast for 1.27 miles. The scope of work includes pavement removal, asphalt application using PG-70E-28 requirements, the adjustment of manholes and catch basins to grade, and the reconstruction of ADA pedestrian ramps, including sidewalk regrading, repaving, and the installation of detectable warning fields. All work must be completed within 32 working days, excluding warranty work. Bidders must be prequalified in Highway Construction, Paving, or a project-specific category to be considered for the award. Submission requirements include a bid bond of 5 percent of the bid amount, with performance and payment bonds each required at 100 percent of the final contract value. The project is subject to several federal mandates, including the Davis-Bacon Act, Build America Buy America requirements, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) utilization. Quality control will be managed through a mandatory Quality Control Plan (QCP) subject to Department approval, and work will be accepted under Quality Assurance provisions in accordance with AASHTO M 323 and MaineDOT sampling and testing procedures. Sealed bids are due by October 21, 2026.