A00880-612505.pdf
PDF 718 KB Posted
- Attached to
- 612505 NORTH ADAMS FAP No. HIP(NGB)-003S(947) Bridge Preservation, N-14-039, Route 2 over South Br
- Solicitation number
- BD-26-1030-0H100-0H002-130067
- Issued by
- Berkshire County, New Bedford City, Massachusetts
About this file
This is an Operational Access Summary document prepared by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highway Division for the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Arts (MASS MoCA) outlining operational requirements related to Route 2 Overpass and Speedway access during the period 2026-2028. The document details critical access needs for both visual art exhibitions and performing arts events that require use of the Speedway for load-in and load-out operations. Visual art exhibitions requiring Speedway access include installations and deinstallations of large-scale works by artists such as Vincent Valdez, Daniela Rivera, Michael Zilkha, Jeffrey Gibson, Laurent Grasso, and others, involving specialized equipment including boom cranes, climate-controlled tractor trailers, and box trucks. Performing arts events identified include the Solid Sound Festival, Loud Weekend Festival, Freshgrass Festival, Memorial Day concerts, and multiple large concerts scheduled throughout the summer and fall months of each year, all requiring load-in and load-out access via the Speedway. The document spans approximately 55 distinct events or operational requirements across the three-year period, with events concentrated in the spring through fall months.
The document serves as a planning document for the bridge preservation project on Route 2, establishing the operational context and constraints that contractors must accommodate during construction. The summary emphasizes that the Speedway serves as the primary and often only viable access pathway for MASS MoCA's exhibition loading and unloading operations, with no alternative routes available for many events. The operational requirements demonstrate that access must be maintained or accommodated during active construction phases, requiring careful project scheduling and coordination with the museum's programming calendar to minimize disruption to scheduled exhibitions and performances.
View the file
Other files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A00875-612505.pdf | ||
| 612505 - Notice to Contractors.pdf | ||
| NORTH ADAMS-612505-134592-A-3.pdf | ||
| A00804-612505.pdf | ||
| NORTH ADAMS-612505-134592-A-2.pdf | ||
| 612505 - Plan Holders List 6-16-2026.pdf | ||
| A00870-612505.pdf | ||
| 612505 Bid Items List.txt | TXT text file | |
| A00801-612505.pdf | ||
| A00820-612505.pdf | ||
| NORTH ADAMS-612505-134592-A-1.pdf |
Show all 11
On GovTribe
Work with this file
- Download the original file
- Contacts named in this file
- Similar government files
- Ask GovTribe AI about this file
Text version
Massachusetts Department Of Transportation Highway Division Proposal No. 612505-134592
A00880 - 1
DOCUMENT A00880
MASSACHUSETTS
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS
OPERATIONAL ACCESS SUMMARY
Massachusetts Department Of Transportation Highway Division
A00880 - 2
THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
MASS MoCA Operational Access Summary: Route 2 Overpass & Speedway (2026–2028)
Use Year Month Dates Event Notes
Visual Art Exhibitions 2026 April - May 2026 TBD
Valdez Deinstallation: We will be utilizing the speedway to receive and load out Vincent Valdez exhibition, requiring boom crane, specialty auto transport, and multiple climate controlled tractor trailers. There are no alternative paths to access and load out of El Chavez Ravine (expected load out date is mid-April).
Visual Art Exhibitions 2026 TBD TBD Dre Pavillion deinstall: Boom crane and flatbed trailer to deinstall large structural steel pieces. The only pathway for boom crane to access is through Speedway.
Visual Art Exhibitions 2026 TBD TBD Michael Oatman deinstall: Boom crane and multiple flatbed trailers to remove airstream trailer and solar arrays. The only pathway for boom crane to access is through Speedway.
Performing Arts 2026 May Annual Benefit includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Visual Art Exhibitions 2026 June - July 6/15/16 - 7/3/26 Daniela Rivera install: Load in of large scale fresco piece on box truck. Primary load in through Courtyard D via Speedway.
Performing Arts 2026 June 6/20/26 - 6/31/26 Solid Sound Festival (including load-ins and removals) includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Performing Arts 2026 July 7/16/20 - 7/20/26 Large concert (stage load in begins 7am on 7/16 and stage load out 7/20 throughout the day) includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Visual Art Exhibitions 2026 July 7/27/26 - 7/31/26 Michael Zilkha load out: Load out of large photography collection via multiple climate controlled tractor trailers. Accessed through Courtyard D via Speedway.
Performing Arts 2026 July - August 7/29/26 - 8/2/26 Loud Weekend Festival includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Performing Arts 2026 August 8/5/26 - 8/10/26 Likely large concert (load in begins 8/5, load-out 8/10) includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Performing Arts 2026 August 8/19/26 - 8/24/26 Large concert either Fri or Sat, (stage load ins begin 8/19 and load out all day 8/24) includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Visual Art Exhibitions 2026 August - October 8/30/26 - 10/3/26
Jeffrey Gibson deinstallation: Large load out of Gibson installation via multiple climate controlled tractor trailers, boom crane for long structural supports, and other exhibition elements. Access via loading door in Courtyard D by way of Speedway.
Performing Arts 2026 September 9/6/26 - 9/10/26 Labor Day event (Thurs 9/4 equipment arrival, 9/10 equipment load out includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Performing Arts 2026 September 9/20/26 - 9/27/26 Unconfirmed FG related concert / event (vendor and staging arrival 9/20 and load-out 9/27 all day) includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Performing Arts 2026 October 10/11/26 - 10/15/26 USA Artist Site rental includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Visual Art Exhibitions 2026 October - November 10/3/26 - 11/14/26 Laurent Grasso installation: Load in and receiving of exhibition elements and fine art via box truck and tractor trailer access by Speedway.
Visual Art Exhibitions 2026 November - December 11/22/26 - 12/26/26 Zora Murff deinstallation: Load out of fine art via climate controlled box truck. Load out through Courtyard D by way of Speedway.
Visual Art Exhibitions 2027 January - March 1/24/27 - 3/20/27 Rhapsody deinstall: Load out of fine art via climate controlled box truck.
Visual Art Exhibitions 2027 Feb - March 2/14/27 - 3/20/27 Until We Get to the Core install: Load in of large scale artworks, shipping container and other exhibition elements through Courtyard D by way of Speedway.
Visual Art Exhibitions 2027 March - May 2027 3/28/27 - 5/5/27 4-1 Turnover: Load out and load in of fine art via climate controlled tractor trailer. Accessed by Courtyard D loading dock via Speedway.
Performing Arts 2027 May - June 5/29/27 - 6/2/27 Memorial Day Concert includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Performing Arts 2027 June 6/24/27 - 6/29/27 Likely large concert includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Visual Art Exhibitions 2027 June - July 6/6/27 - 7/17/27 Daniela Rivera Deinstall: Load out of large fresco floor and exhibition elements and fine art via climate controlled tractor trailer, accesses through Courtyard D loading dock via Speedway.
Performing Arts 2027 July 7/8/27 - 7/13/27 Large Concert includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Performing Arts 2027 July 7/22/27 - 7/27/27 Large Concert includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Performing Arts 2027 July - August 7/28/27 - 8/1/27 Loud Weekend includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Performing Arts 2027 August 8/12/27 - 8/17/27 Large concert includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Performing Arts 2027 August 8/26/27 - 8/30/27 Concert includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Performing Arts 2027 September 9/9/27 - 9/13/27 Concert includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Performing Arts 2027 September 9/20/27 - 9/28/27 Freshgrass includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Visual Art Exhibitions 2028 Feb - March 2028 Laurent Grasso Deinstall: Large load out via Courtyard D accessed through Speedway.
Performing Arts 2028 May 5/26/28 - 5/30/28 Memorial Day event includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Performing Arts 2028 June 6/10/28 - 6/14/28 Concert includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Performing Arts 2028 June 6/9/28 - 6/27/28 Solid Sound 2028 includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Visual Art Exhibitions 2028 June - July 2028 4-2 Turnover: Load out of large scale artworks, shipping container and other exhibition elements through Courtyard D by way of Speedway.
Performing Arts 2028 July 7/13/28 - 7/17/28 Large Concert includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Performing Arts 2028 July 7/20/28 - 7/24/28 Large Concert includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Performing Arts 2028 July 7/27/28 - 7/31/28 LOUD Weekend includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Performing Arts 2028 August 8/10/28 - 8/15/28 Large Concert includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Performing Arts 2028 August 8/17/28 - 8/21/28 Large Concert includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Performing Arts 2028 August - September 8/37/28 - 9/5/28 Large Concert includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Performing Arts 2028 September 9/14/28 - 9/19/28 Large Concert includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Performing Arts 2028 September 9/18/28 - 9/26/28 Freshgrass includes load-in/ load-out considerations where access to the Speedway is essential.
Visual Art Exhibitions 2028 September - October 2028 TBD Torkwase Dyson: Load in of large scale sculptural works and exhibition infrastructure via tractor trailer in Courtyard D.
A00880 - 3
THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
A00880 - 4
File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .