Description
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is seeking qualified contractors to replace the existing bridge on Kelsey Road over Schenob Brook in Sheffield, MA (Bridge No. S‑10‑015). The scope includes demolition of the existing structure, installation of a new prestressed‑concrete box‑beam bridge with full‑height concrete cantilever abutments, associated roadway improvements, utility relocations, storm‑water infrastructure upgrades, and extensive environmental mitigation (wetland replication, turtle and bat protection, invasive‑plant management). The contract value is estimated at $3.43 million and the project will be awarded through an open bid process with electronic submission required.
• Replace existing 1915 bridge with a new 16.5‑ft‑wide prestressed concrete structure.
• Perform extensive earthwork, concrete pipe installations, drainage, and road resurfacing (≈ 45 SY roadway, 120 SY bridge deck).
• Comply with rigorous environmental requirements: wetland replication (8,348 sf), wood‑turtle protection plan, bat‑habitat lighting restrictions, invasive‑plant management, and multiple EPA‑ mandated monitoring and reporting obligations.
• Coordinate utility relocations (7 National Grid poles, Verizon overhead work) and adhere to strict lead‑time and notification schedules.
• All bids must be submitted electronically by 2 PM on 10 Nov 2026; bid bonds of 5 % of bid price (~$171,350) are required.
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