OXFORD Bridge Replacement Project - Addendum No. 1

This is Addendum No. 1 to the Contract Documents issued by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for Federal Aid Project HIP(NGB)-004S(015)X, a bridge replacement project on Leicester Road (State Route 56) over the French River in Oxford. The addendum addresses clarifications and responses to bidder inquiries regarding project requirements. The electronic proposal submission deadline is Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. through www.bidx.com. Key clarifications in this addendum confirm that four (4) trainees are required for the project as specified in Document 00875 Trainee Special Provisions, direct bidders to Subsection 7.05 of the 2026 Standard Specifications for Insurance requirements, and confirm that all required forms for Contract execution have been posted to the BidX platform under the appropriate letting. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of Addendum No. 1 in their proposal submission.

The project encompasses bridge superstructure removal and replacement with prefabricated bridge units, reconstruction of approximately 505 feet of Leicester Street with full-depth roadway construction, guardrail installation totaling approximately 1,353 linear feet, drainage adjustments, utility relocation coordination with five carriers, environmental and invasive plant management, and landscape restoration. The estimated contract value is $3.707 million with a required 5 percent proposal guaranty. The contract includes price adjustment provisions for hot mix asphalt, Portland cement mixtures, diesel fuel, gasoline, and structural steel. Labor participation goals are 15.3% for minorities and 6.9% for women, with prevailing wage rates applicable. Contractor Field Completion is required within 706 calendar days from Notice to Proceed and Substantial Completion within 651 calendar days from that notice. Work is restricted to normal daytime 8-hour days Monday through Friday, except during a designated 14-day maximum road closure period, with penalties of $11,500 per day for closure period overages. The project is subject to Buy America and Build America Act requirements and compliance with Endangered Species Act protections for northern long-eared and tricolored bats.