Construction project for the Cape Cod Canal Bridges, Bourne, Massachusetts. Project involves work on the above-deck and below-deck areas of the superstructure of the Bourne and Sagamore vehicular bridges over the Cape Cod Canal.

This project involves the removal and replacement of structural steel secondary members, the strengthening of existing structural steel members, the replacement of structural fasteners, the removal of selected existing welds, and the strengthening of selected gusset plates. This work is located both above the deck, and below the deck of the two bridges that cross the Cape Cod Canal. Work can proceed while traffic utilizes the bridges, but traffic control during selected times will be needed. This project will utilize a Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable contract method. Estimated project cost: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The Request for Proposal and amendments, if issued, will only be available on-line. Interested vendors can download the solicitation via the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website (www.fbo.gov). The solicitation will be available on the Internet on or about May 31, 2011. The due date for proposals will be stated in the solicitation. Requests for solicitation documents by telephone, fax, or e-mail will not be honored. The Government intends to make award to the offeror that represents the best value to the Government, price and non-price factors considered. Instructions and evaluation factors will be provided in the solicitation. ATTN: Susan Dunnagan, Contract Specialist, phone number: (978) 318-8060.