Riverfront Park South Suspension Bridge Renovation Project

The City of Spokane awarded a public‑works contract to renovate the south‑side pedestrian suspension bridge in Riverfront Park. The scope includes complete deck replacement, structural steel repairs, vault‑lid reconstruction, bridge‑lighting upgrades, drainage and utility relocations, installation of closure gates, and associated site‑work such as demolition, erosion control, and traffic management. The contract is a unit‑price bid with several lump‑sum items; the awarded bid amount was approximately $2.1 million. The work must commence within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 180 working days, with liquidated‑damage provisions for delays. The project is funded through the Washington State Land & Water Conservation Fund and must comply with WSDOT specifications, Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage rules, Build‑America/Buy‑America requirements, and various environmental permits. • Full bridge deck and curb demolition, new concrete deck (Class 4000D) and curb installation. • Structural steel rehabilitation, vault‑lid replacement, and bridge‑lighting system upgrade. • Drainage improvements, utility conduit installation, and bridge‑closure gate installation, all with required traffic‑control and erosion‑control measures.