610776 CAMBRIDGE FAP No. NHP(BRR-ON)/HIP(BR)-0036(020)X Superstructure Replacement, C-01-031, US R

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division is soliciting electronic proposals for a federal aid infrastructure project involving a superstructure replacement on US Route 3/Route 16/Route 2 over the MBTA Redline in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The project requires bidders to have a valid vendor code issued by MassDOT and be pre-qualified specifically in the BRIDGE-CONSTRUCTION category. Electronic proposals will be received through www.bidx.com on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 2:00 P.M., with prospective bidders mandated to submit a "Request Proposal Form (R109)" electronically for prior approval. Key project deliverables include the complete replacement of the existing superstructure, with specific requirements for material price adjustments covering hot mix asphalt, Portland cement, diesel fuel, gasoline, and steel. Bidders must provide a proposal guaranty of 5% of the bid value and comply with all specified technical and procedural requirements outlined in the procurement documents.

The contract emphasizes non-discrimination and equal opportunity, incorporating federal specifications for minority and female participation in the project. Bidders will be subject to prevailing wage rates determined by the Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development, as well as federal labor standards. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly detailed, the project appears to encourage diverse participation in the bidding process. The total project value is estimated at $8,067,000.00, with proposal documents accessible through www.bidx.com and www.commbuys.com. Importantly, contractors are explicitly instructed not to use COMMBUYS for bidding on this specific project, and must instead utilize the www.bidx.com platform for all proposal submissions and related communications.