613642 RAYNHAM-TAUNTON FAP No. HPP/STP-0035(073)X Bridge Replacement, R-02-003=T-01-004 (3M4), Sou

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is requesting bids for bridge replacement on South Street East over the Taunton River in Raynham and Taunton (FAP No. HPP/STP-0035(073)X, Project R-02-003=T-01-004), with bids due September 15, 2026. Bidders must not use COMMBUYS; an alternative bidding mechanism is required.

The project encompasses removal of the existing bridge superstructure, partial removal of existing abutments, wingwalls, and piers, installation of abutment and pier caps, installation of continuous steel beam and reinforced concrete deck superstructure, approach slabs, guardrail transitions, metal bridge rail, temporary water control, channel excavation and riprap protection, sidewalk construction, full-depth roadway construction, fine milling and overlay, pavement markings, utility relocations, and safety controls. Over 300 bid line items span site clearing, bridge demolition and reconstruction, extensive excavation and fill (including 2,090 cubic yards of channel excavation and 1,530 tons of dumped riprap), utility relocation, environmental remediation (including hazardous waste and asbestos removal), and miscellaneous concrete and structural repairs. The project is funded through Federal-Aid Program (FAP) and State Transportation (STP) sources.

Work is restricted to one 8-hour shift per day, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, unless otherwise approved by the Town. Labor participation goals are established at 15.3% for minorities and 6.9% for women for each job category, applicable to contractor and subcontractor on-site workforce. All iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials must be produced in the United States under Build America, Buy America requirements. In-water work is prohibited from March 1 to July 15 and September 1 to November 15 to protect diadromous fish. The project is subject to Clean Water Act Section 401/404 compliance, Endangered Species Act protections, Taunton and Raynham wetlands ordinances, and MBTA railroad coordination requirements, with substitute bus transportation mandated for weekend rail shutdowns. The work was authorized under U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit 14, valid through March 14, 2032. Comprehensive insurance requirements include Railroad Protective Liability Insurance of not less than $5 million per occurrence and $10 million aggregate, Umbrella Liability Coverage of not less than $10 million per occurrence, and Automobile Liability Insurance of not less than $1 million combined single limit.