616433_WTO DB Project PALMER 07112026.pdf

WTO Announcement

Intent to Procure Doc ID # 616433

***Announcement***

Title: PALMER- Superstructure Replacement, P-01-052 (4MD/4ME) & P-01-055 (4M9/4MA), I-90 (EB/WB) over ST 32/Thorndike Street and ST 67/Boston Road & Bridge Replacement, P-01- 054 (4MB), Flynt Street over I-90 (DESIGN-BUILD) (616433)

There will be a Request for Qualifications issued that invites prospective qualified Design-Builders, Consultants and Contractors who submit a Letter of Interest by the specified date, to submit Statements of Qualifications. The Project is located within the boundary of MassDOT District 2 in Hampden County.

The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the final design and construction of roadway and bridge superstructures along Interstate 90 (I-90) and a bridge over Interstate 90 in Palmer, Massachusetts. The limits of the Project extend along I-90 from approximately 2,400 feet west of Thorndike Street to approximately 4,000 feet east of Boston Road in Palmer, Massachusetts. The Project also extends along Flynt Street from approximately 300 feet south of the Thompson Street intersection to the intersection of Old Thompson Street with Beech Street.

The Project consists of replacement of four (4) bridge superstructures on I-90, which includes I-90 Eastbound and Westbound over Thorndike Street, I-90 Eastbound and Westbound over Boston Road and bridge replacement of Flynt Street over I-90. The reconstruction of superstructures is anticipated to be completed on one side of I-90 at a time. Accelerated bridge demolition and construction will occur on weekend periods only. The proposed Project will also include a detour for Flynt Street Bridge Replacement and limited weekend detours to Thorndike Street and Boston Road.

The Project will also include roadway reconstruction, milling and overlay, highway drainage/storm water management facilities, traffic management inclusive of temporary crossover, temporary precast movable barriers (Zipper lanes), pavement markings and signage, utility relocation/protection, support of MassDOT’s Public Outreach and Coordination, hazardous materials assessment & remediation and all other related bridge and highway work.

Purpose and Need

The purpose of this Project is to: replace the structurally deficient Eastbound and Westbound bridge superstructures along Interstate 90 over Thorndike Street and Boston Road as well as the structurally deficient bridge replacement of Flynt Street over Interstate 90 in Palmer.

Roadway Reconstruction

The Project includes minimal vertical modifications to the I-90 mainline profile at the bridges, milling and overlay of the entire length of the Project, from approximately Thorndike Street to Boston Road;

and reconstruction of the median concrete barrier and roadside safety improvements. The Project also includes approach roadway reconstruction along Flynt Street, Thompson Street, and I-90 service road entrance. I-90 is to be designed consistent with freeway design criteria.

Structural

The Project includes replacement of four (4) three span bridge superstructures carrying I-90 over Thorndike Street and Boston Road, as well as design and construction of moment slabs at the approaches. It also includes full replacement of one (1) 4-span Flynt Street bridge over I-90 with a new 2-span bridge.

Traffic

To maintain traffic on I-90 throughout the construction of bridge superstructures temporary crossovers at the Thorndike Street and Boston Road bridges will be utilized during limited weekends, to facilitate accelerated bridge construction. Thorndike Street and Boston Road will be closed and detoured on those limited weekends.

Flynt Street will be closed, and traffic will be detoured during construction of Flynt Street Bridge.

Utility Relocations

Existing Telecom/fiber-optic lines along I-90 at all three bridge locations will temporarily be relocated or protected in place until bridge reconstruction is completed. In addition, at Flynt Street Bridge the existing electric, cable and communication overhead/buried lines and Lumen lines within the I-90 will either be temporarily relocated or protected in place until bridge reconstruction is completed.

Stormwater Management

The Project includes temporary and permanent stormwater management facilities including the design and construction of multiple stormwater BMPs in compliance with the Wetlands Protection Act and Federal requirements.

The Request for Letters of Interest is anticipated to be advertised on July 11, 2026. The Notice to Proceed is anticipated to be issued in June of 2027.

The estimated dollar amount for this proposed Project is $69,550,000.

Letters of Interest will be due to MassDOT on August 25, 2026 by Noon (12:00 PM). The Request for Qualifications (Phase 1) will be issued on or around August 27, 2026. The Statement of Qualifications will be due on or around October 1, 2026 by Noon (12:00 PM).

All Letters of Interest are to be emailed to MassDOTBidDocuments@dot.state.ma.us and addressed to:

Bid Document Distribution Center MassDOT Highway Division 10 Park Plaza, Suite 7874 mailto:MassDOTBidDocuments@dot.state.ma.us

Boston, MA 02116 Attn: Eric M. Cardone, P.E., Construction Contracts Engineer

Letter of Interest PALMER- Superstructure Replacement, P-01-052 (4MD/4ME) & P-01-055 (4M9/4MA), I-90 (EB/WB) over ST 32/Thorndike Street and ST67/Boston Road & Bridge Replacement, P-01-054 (4MB), Flynt Street over I-90 DESIGN-BUILD 616433

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Eric M. Cardone, Design-Build, # 616433, PALMER