Description
The contract involves repairs to and within access tunnels beneath the Turnpike mainline toll plazas in the Towns of New Gloucester and West Gardiner, Maine. The work includes canopy and tunnel drainage repairs, electrical wiring and electrical cabinet replacement, heating, ventilating, and dehumidification reconstruction, lighting, stairwell enclosure reconstruction, coordination with Maine Turnpike toll vendor, maintenance of traffic, and all other work incidental thereto in accordance with the Plans and Specifications. The contract is governed by the Maine Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, Revision of November 2014, and the Maine Turnpike Supplemental Specifications. Some key points include:
• The contract was not awarded to any vendor due to a lack of bids.
• The Maine Turnpike Authority reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to accept the proposal that serves its best interest.
• The contract includes a wage determination developed by the State of Maine Department of Labor.
• The contractor is required to furnish a surety corporation bond satisfactory to the Authority.
• The contract includes provisions for permit requirements, as-built plans, and maintenance of traffic.
• The contract has a detailed scope of work, including repairs to tunnels, electrical systems, and other infrastructure.