Prentiss Township — Mattagodus Bridge Replacement Mattagodus Bridge over Mattagodus Stream approximately 0.07 of a mile north of the Carroll Plantation line.

The Maine Department of Transportation is soliciting sealed bids for the Mattagodus Bridge replacement project in Prentiss Township, Maine. The scope of work involves removing an existing bridge consisting of three 10-foot-diameter sectional plate pipes and replacing it with a 26-foot-span by 11-foot-rise by 70-foot-long pre-cast concrete box culvert. The project includes reconstructing the roadway and installing a nature-like streambed using riprap, streambed material, and rock bands. Technical requirements adhere to AASHTO LRFD 2024 and HL-93 design loading, with all traffic controls following the latest FHWA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Bids are due by 11:00 A.M. on October 14, 2026, and can be submitted via paper or electronically through bidx.com. Qualified bidders must have completed bridge, highway, or project-specific prequalification. Financial requirements include a 5% bid guarantee and 100% performance and payment bonds upon award. The contract is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, requiring specific prevailing wage rates and paid sick leave for covered workers. Compliance with the Clean Air Act, Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and various non-discrimination statutes is mandatory. Payment is based on a Schedule of Items for work that is in place and accepted, with quality assurance for hot mix asphalt governed by MaineDOT and AASHTO standards.