16TH STREET VIADUCT STEEL REPAIRS

The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works is soliciting bids for the repair of steel components of the 16th Street viaduct, including removal of existing structural bends, debris containment, bearing assemblies, shoring, utility protection, and structural steel replacement. The work must be completed by October 30 2026 and includes mandatory bid security, compliance with ADA, SBE, RPP, apprenticeship, and socially‑responsible contractor provisions. • Removal of five B‑40‑550 structural bends and associated debris containment. • Installation of 22 bearing assemblies, bridge structural steel (≈9,565 lb) and repair steel (≈7,644 lb). • Temporary shoring, utility protection, mobilization, field verification survey, and traffic control. • Required bid bond (10 % of base bid) and strict compliance with city‑wide minority, resident‑preference, and apprenticeship programs. • Deadline for sealed bids: May 21 2026 11:30 AM EDT; project completion by Oct 30 2026.