Description
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is seeking a design‑build team to replace four I‑90 bridge superstructures (eastbound and westbound over Thorndike Street and Boston Road) and replace the Flynt Street bridge over I‑90 in Palmer, MA. The contract includes full design, demolition, construction, utility relocation, traffic management, storm‑water management, environmental permitting, and post‑construction cleanup, with a minimum 75‑year design life and a construction schedule not to exceed 1,095 calendar days. The estimated contract value is $69.55 million, and the project will be funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Scope: Complete design‑build delivery for two I‑90 bridge superstructures (three‑span each) and one Flynt Street bridge (two‑span), including roadway reconstruction, utility coordination, and traffic control plans.
• Requirements: Pre‑qualification for bridge construction (single‑contract limit ≥ $69.55 M), 100 % bonding capacity, M/WBE participation goals, and affirmative‑action plan compliance for consultants.
• Timeline: LOI deadline August 25 2026; SOQ submission October 19 2026; short‑list notification November 20 2026; final RFP and price proposals due spring 2027; anticipated NTP mid‑2027 with a 3‑year construction window.