Bridge Repair - Androscoggin River Overpass Mile 78.9

The contract is for the repair of the Androscoggin River bridge in the towns of Auburn and Lewiston, Maine. The work includes bridge joint replacement, parapet and railing repairs, parapet and endpost rehabilitation, post-tensioning sleeve repair and replacement, bridge deck milling and paving, median approach construction, guardrail replacement, temporary concrete barrier, maintenance of traffic, and all other work incidental thereto. The contract is governed by the Maine Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, Revision of November 2014, and the Maine Turnpike Supplemental Specifications. The contract has a number of special provisions, including requirements for utility coordination, cooperation with other contractors, and maintenance of traffic control devices. The contract also includes a number of pay items, including removal of structures and obstructions, excavation and embankment, hot mix asphalt pavement, and structural steel. • The contract has a number of technical requirements, including the use of specific materials and equipment. • The contractor is required to maintain a minimum level of traffic control devices, including signs, barriers, and flaggers. • The contract includes a number of safety requirements, including the use of personal protective equipment and the implementation of a safety plan. • The contractor is required to provide a maintenance of traffic control plan, which must be approved by the authority. • The contract includes a number of payment provisions, including the payment of unit prices for specific items of work.