Bridge Preservation Contract - Shrewsbury-Worcester

This is a Bridge Preservation Project Specification document for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation involving the I-290 bridge structures crossing Lake Quinsigamond between the Town of Shrewsbury and the City of Worcester. The project encompasses comprehensive maintenance and reconstruction work on both eastbound and westbound bridge structures, including full removal and repainting of all structural steel and bearings within the superstructure, bridge coping reconstruction, installation of a MASH-compliant bridge barrier system with approach rail transitions, replacement of bridge joints at Pier 1 and the West abutment, drainage system improvements, partial and full-depth deck repairs, concrete repairs at the East abutment, graffiti removal, and application of elastomeric protective coatings to concrete surfaces at wingwalls, piers, and abutments. The project is designated as S-14-021=W-44-115 and requires bidders to be pre-qualified by the Department in the BRIDGE - CONSTRUCTION category prior to submitting bids.

The document establishes technical specifications and requirements for all work to be performed within the limits shown on the project drawings and as directed by the Engineer. Bidders must demonstrate pre-qualification status in the appropriate bridge construction category to be eligible for contract award. The work includes milling and repaving of the bridge deck and roadway approaches on both structures, with all specifications detailed in the project documentation to ensure compliance with applicable safety and construction standards.