Yarmouth — Construction of a Multiuse Path from Interstate 295 Exit 17 extending 0.532 of a mile to the Cousins River Bridge in Yarmouth Project is located on Interstate 295 Exit 17 extending 0.532 o…

The Maine Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the construction of a 0.532-mile multiuse path in Yarmouth, Cumberland County, extending from Interstate 295 Exit 17 to the Cousins River Bridge. This unit-price contract requires the contractor to provide all supervision, labor, equipment, and materials necessary to complete the work, including excavation, asphalt installation, curbing, and erosion control. The project must be completed by November 30, 2027, and all work must adhere to the March 2026 Edition of the Standard Specifications and Standard Details. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder who has successfully completed the required highway construction prequalification. Bids are due by 11:00 AM on October 14, 2026, and must include a bid bond of 5% of the bid amount. Upon acceptance, the contractor must provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract value. The project is subject to federal regulations, including the Davis-Bacon Act and various non-discrimination requirements. Quality assurance will be managed by the Department through statistically random sampling and testing of materials, such as hot mix asphalt, in accordance with AASHTO standards.