2027 27878 LRT Over 35W Bridge Bearing Rehabilitation

The Metropolitan Council is requesting bids on the 2027 27878 LRT Over 35W Bridge Bearing Rehabilitation project (Contract 26P163) under an invitation for bid, with sealed bids due July 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a pre-bid meeting on July 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. The project includes jacking the girders of Spans 3 & 4 at Pier 3, installing a new replacement bearing assembly at Pier 3, servicing and painting all bearing assemblies on the bridge, performing concrete repairs with special surface finish to exposed concrete substructures, providing traffic control, and obtaining MnDOT and other agency permits. The Blue Line LRT will be shut down during jacking operations.

A 3% Minority Contracting Utilization Business (MCUB) participation goal applies. A directory of MCUB firms is available at http://mcub.metc.state.mn.us.

Bidders must be registered Plan Holders on QuestCDN to submit bids electronically. Digital project documents are available through QuestCDN (Project Search 10261617) for a nonrefundable $6.00 download fee. Work is performed in Hennepin County. Questions should be directed to Metropolitan Council Contract Administrator Kimberley Ruedy at Kimberley.Ruedy@METC.state.mn.us or 651-602-1132. Bidders are strongly encouraged to verify subcontractor debarment and suspension status through the Minnesota Management and Budget website.