Union — St.

The Maine Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the replacement of the St. George River Bridge (Bridge No. 5893) on Route 17/Heald Highway in the Town of Union, Knox County. This project involves the full replacement of the bridge and associated incidental work, including clearing, excavation, the installation of piles and structural steel, and the construction of abutments using coffer dams. The scope also encompasses roadway work such as asphalt paving, drainage installation, guardrail placement, and the implementation of comprehensive traffic control and erosion protection measures. All work must adhere to the March 2026 Edition of the MaineDOT Standard Specifications and Standard Details, as well as federal standards for traffic control and civil rights. Bids are due by 11:00 A.M. on October 21, 2026, and may be submitted via paper or electronically through the Bid Express website. To be eligible for the award, the lowest responsive bidder must meet bridge prequalification requirements. Submission requirements include a bid guarantee of 5 percent of the bid amount, with the successful contractor required to provide performance and payment bonds each totaling 100 percent of the contract price. The project is scheduled for completion by November 17, 2028, and is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and federal-aid construction provisions.