MT PRAIRIE 2016(3), Milwaukee Bridge Resurfacing and Rehabilitation

The solicitation for the MT PRAIRIE 2016(3) Milwaukee Bridge Resurfacing and Rehabilitation project, issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Western Federal Lands Division, calls for comprehensive bridge rehabilitation on a 0.348-mile stretch of roadway located five miles west of Terry, Montana. The scope includes replacing existing timber decking with an open grid steel deck, installing new steel bridge rail, repairing and improving bents, conducting scour remediation, performing concrete repairs, and resurfacing approach roads with aggregate. Additional work involves removing existing steel planks, timber beams, W-beam and cable rails, and implementing a containment system for debris and asbestos per Section 203 specifications. All construction must comply with the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-14, with materials such as structural steel required to meet ASTM A123 for galvanization and aluminum components conforming to ASTM B221, Alloy 6061-T6. The contractor is mandated to implement full Contractor Quality Control, Sampling & Testing, Construction Survey & Staking, and detailed Construction Schedules as outlined by Division 150 requirements. The project is funded under a no-set-aside procurement with a NAICS code of 237310 and an estimated value between $5 million and $10 million. The solicitation, identified by number 69056726B000003, was posted on SAM.gov on July 10, 2026, with proposals due by August 4, 2026. Final plans include detailed sheet sets covering bridge elevation and framing, typical sections, hydraulic designs for pier scour protection, erosion control measures, and temporary and permanent traffic control layouts using approved standard details. Mobilization, surveying, structural steel fabrication and erection (382,000 lbs), bridge rail installation (2,170 linear feet), temporary support structures, and flagger services for 200 hours are among the key line items. The place of performance is Terry, Montana, with a tentative completion date in fall/winter 2026. All inquiries must be directed via email to wfl.contracts@dot.gov for general matters or wfl.plans-spec@dot.gov for technical questions, and no site tours are scheduled. Documentation includes comprehensive plans, project descriptions, and Q&A updates posted through July 20