4860 Boyd County Johnson Fork Bridge Replacement

Boyd County Fiscal Court is soliciting bids for the Johnson Fork Bridge Replacement project, a critical infrastructure improvement initiative located in Boyd County, Kentucky. The procurement involves the complete replacement of one bridge on Johnson Fork (CR 1011), which requires comprehensive demolition of the existing structure and construction of a new HL-93 bridge with specific technical specifications. The new bridge must have a minimum clear span of 33 feet, a minimum roadway width of 24 feet, and a minimum hydraulic opening of 165 square feet. Contractors are required to submit draft plans along with an all-inclusive lump sum bid, with the project mandating a total bridge closure of no more than sixty calendar days. The bid submission deadline is July 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with electronic submissions to be made through the DFS Procurement Portal. Bidders must provide a bid bond payable to the owner for five percent of the total bid amount, and the project will follow KYTC Standard Specifications 2019, requiring various permits including KPDES permits from the Kentucky Division of Water.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations. Notably, the county will provide the actual bridge structure, with contractors responsible only for demolition and installation services. The project requires contractors to provide performance and payment bonds, each at 100 percent of the contract price, and includes provisions for liquidated damages if the project is not substantially completed by the specified date. Contractors must provide one week's notice to local residents and Boyd County Emergency Management before bridge closure. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project and the requirements for specialized bridge replacement suggest a significant infrastructure investment. Prospective bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical capability, have experience in bridge replacement projects, and possess the necessary equipment and expertise to meet the stringent project specifications and timeline.