Southwest Harbor — Highway Reconstruction in the Town of Southwest Harbor Project is located on Route 102A, beginning 0.07 of a mile south of Beaver Lodge Lane and extending south 0.42 of a mile.

The contract pertains to the reconstruction of Highway Route 102A in Southwest Harbor, Maine, spanning 0.42 miles south from 0.07 mile south of Beaver Lodge Lane. Work encompasses full pavement reconstruction, including removal of existing asphalt, placement of hot mix asphalt in multiple gradations (9.5 mm, 12.5 mm, and 19 mm), curb and gutter installation, sidewalk construction, drainage structures, bike lane pavement, signage, traffic signals, and environmental improvements such as rain gardens, tree planting, and irrigation. All work must adhere to the MaineDOT Standard Specifications, March 2020 Edition, and comply with federal and state regulations including MUTCD, AASHTO, ASTM, and AWPA standards. Material requirements are stringent, specifying galvanized steel per AASHTO M 111 and ASTM A123, pressure-treated wood to AWPA U1 UC4A, and SSPC-SP6/SP8 surface preparations. Performance is subject to strict quality control measures including in-place density thresholds of 94.5% ± 2.5%, gradation tolerances, and laboratory verification of asphalt properties through AASHTO T 30, T 269, T 308, and T 312 methods, with inspections conducted at the paver hopper, mat behind rollers, and stockpiles by both contractor and MaineDOT personnel. Completion of all construction activities is mandatory no later than October 30, 2026, with a detour not to be established before September 14, 2026, and limited to a maximum continuous duration of 28 days. Sunday work is permitted only during detour operations, and contractors must provide 24-hour notice for any scheduling changes. Special provisions mandate Buy America compliance for all iron and steel products, adherence to Executive Order 11246 for affirmative action hiring goals, and submission of a detailed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise utilization plan. Financial obligations include a bid bond forfeiture of 5% if the contract is not executed within 15 days of award, and liquidated damages of $2,500 per day or 0.1% of contract value, whichever is greater, for delays. Proposals must be submitted either electronically via Bid Express™ using Expedite® software with an electronic bid bond, or as physical copies in pen and ink delivered to MaineDOT headquarters in