B027-23 Oregon Road Bridge Replacement

The City of Meriden is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to fully replace the existing Oregon Road Bridge over the Quinnipiac River. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder who can meet state‑funded set‑aside goals (25 % SBE, 6.25 % M/W/DisBE) and comply with prevailing‑wage, Buy‑America, and CHRO requirements. Work includes demolition of the existing superstructure, extensive earth and rock excavation, construction of new sub‑grade, abutments, bridge deck, drainage, utilities, and associated traffic control and signage. The project must be completed within the time frame specified in the contract, with liquidated damages of $2,500 per day for delays. Bids must be submitted electronically by 11:00 AM on December 10, 2026, after a non‑mandatory pre‑bid meeting on November 12, 2026. • Scope: complete bridge replacement (demolition, foundations, superstructure, deck, utilities, traffic control). • Location: Oregon Road Bridge, Meriden, CT (Quinnipiac River crossing). • Funding: State‑funded with SBE/MW/DisBE set‑aside requirements. • Bonds: 10 % bid bond; performance and payment bonds required. • Prevailing wage & Buy‑America compliance mandatory. • Submission: electronic via City eProcurement portal; questions due Dec 3, 2026. • Award: based on lowest responsible bid, with tie‑breakers favoring CT‑based firms.