Notice of Informational Session - Reed Market Bridge

The City of Bend is advancing the Reed Market Bridge Project, a major infrastructure initiative designed to enhance east-west connectivity, traffic flow, capacity, and safety in southeast Bend. The project involves replacing the existing at-grade railroad crossing on Reed Market Road with a bridge that will carry the road over the rail line, addressing frequent delays caused by 6–8 daily train crossings. The estimated cost for the final design and construction is approximately $46 million, with funding likely supported by federal sources and local contributions. To facilitate the project's development, the City plans to solicit proposals for Owner’s Representative services and intends to utilize a Progressive Design-Build delivery method, which combines design and construction phases under a single contract to streamline project delivery. A key component of the project’s procurement process is an upcoming informational session scheduled for November 20, 2025, which will be conducted in a hybrid format, allowing interested parties to attend either in person at the Public Works Campus or virtually via Microsoft Teams. This session aims to provide prospective designers, contractors, and project stakeholders with an overview of the project scope, procurement schedule, and opportunities to contribute to the development of solicitation documents and scopes of work. The solicitation, identified by the number 26-3225, is open for responses until November 19, 2025. The project’s focus on improving traffic safety and efficiency highlights its importance as a key transportation upgrade for the Bend community, supported by a comprehensive plan to engage industry partners and ensure successful project delivery.