T1 R5 WELS — WIN 028076.00, Gulliver Brook Bridge (No.

The Maine Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the replacement of two bridges: the Gulliver Brook Bridge (WIN 028076.00) in the township of T1 R5 Wels and the Lower Henderson Bridge (WIN 028080.00) in the township of North Yarmouth Academy Grant, Aroostook County. The scope of work includes all construction, maintenance during construction, and warranty services, with a required completion date for all work, excluding warranty, by December 1, 2028. The project is governed by the March 2026 Edition of Standard Specifications and Standard Details, as well as supplemental specifications and special provisions. Bidders must submit a bid bond for 5% of the bid amount, and the successful contractor must provide performance and payment bonds totaling 100% of the contract value. Key compliance requirements include adherence to Build America Buy America standards, Title VI non-discrimination assurances, and specific labor mandates, such as a minimum wage of $13.65 per hour for covered workers and the provision of paid sick leave. The contractor is also required to submit a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Proposed Utilization Plan and a Quality Control Plan. Technical requirements include strict protocols for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) hauling, stockpile identification, and the use of approved release agents. All bids must be submitted by November 12, 2026, either electronically via Bid Express or physically to the DOT Headquarters in Augusta.