Pell Bridge Rehabilitation

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority is seeking qualified contractors to rehabilitate the Claiborne Pell (Newport) Bridge, a major suspension bridge connecting Jamestown and Newport, RI. The scope includes deck and joint rehabilitation, tower steel repair and painting, elevator and suspender‑rope replacement, access‑platform construction, and comprehensive traffic‑control services. The work must be completed by June 30 2030, with a bid deadline of October 19 2026. Interested firms must obtain the full contract documents, submit the required bonds, and be capable of delivering multi‑year bridge‑rehabilitation services in Rhode Island. • Deck, joint, and tower steel rehabilitation plus full‑bridge painting. • Replacement of elevators, suspender ropes, and main‑cable access platforms. • Provision of traffic‑control barriers and temporary bridge‑crossing solutions. • Mandatory bid bond (≥5 % of bid) and performance bond (100 % of contract price). • Pre‑bid conference (optional) on September 14 2026; questions due by September 21 2026.