SOUTHBRIDGE-608862-136646-CDSP.pdf

This is a Contract Data Summary Plan (CDSP) document prepared by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) for the bridge replacement project on Mill Street in Southbridge. The project involves the superstructure replacement of the bridge carrying Mill Street over the Quinebaug River (S-21-003) and the reconstruction of the bridge carrying Mill Street over McKinstry Brook (S-21-009), including their approaches. Work spans from the intersections of Mill Street and High Street to Mill Street and River Street. For the Quinebaug River bridge, work includes deck and superstructure removal, modification of existing abutment tops, and superstructure reconstruction. For the McKinstry Brook bridge, work includes deck and superstructure removal, removal of existing abutment tops, construction of new pile foundations, and superstructure construction. Bidders must be pre-qualified by MassDOT in the BRIDGE - CONSTRUCTION category to submit proposals. This is a Federal Aid Project, indicating it receives federal transportation funding.

The document establishes the data requirements and procurement procedures for this bridge replacement initiative. Key bidding qualifications and pre-qualification requirements are mandated to ensure contractor capability for complex bridge construction work. The project follows standard MassDOT procurement protocols for federally-aided highway projects, with specific emphasis on structural engineering expertise and bridge construction experience. Contract administration and project oversight will follow state and federal requirements applicable to transportation infrastructure projects receiving federal funding.