Rockland — 1-1/2" Overlay and Mill & Fill in the City of Rockland Project is located in the City of Rockland on US Route 1, beginning at the Thomaston town line and extending northeasterly 1.32 miles.

The Maine Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for project 022458.00, which involves a 1.5 inch overlay and mill and fill operation on US Route 1 in the City of Rockland, Knox County. The project begins at the Thomaston town line and extends northeasterly for 1.32 miles. The scope of work includes the installation of hot mix asphalt pavement with variable depth shims for travel lanes, bike lanes, and shoulders, as well as specialized repairs to road bases, granite curbs, catch basins, and manholes. Additional requirements include guardrail adjustments and the application of pavement markings. All work must be completed by September 25, 2027. Bidders must be prequalified for highway construction pavings and provide a bid guarantee of 5 percent. Required submissions include a detailed Schedule of Items, a Bidder's List Form, and a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Utilization Plan. Sealed bids are due by 11:00 AM on October 14, 2026. The contract mandates compliance with the March 2026 Edition of the MaineDOT Standard Specifications and Standard Details, as well as federal requirements including the Build America, Buy America Act, Title VI nondiscrimination, and specific labor standards regarding minimum wage and paid sick leave. Performance and payment bonds are required at 100 percent of the contract amount.