BR2026-1 Bonnybrook Trail Rehabilitation Project For Bridge No. 102-025 And 102-029

The City of Norwalk, Connecticut, located in Fairfield County, is seeking sealed bids for the BR2026-1 Bonnybrook Trail Bridge Rehabilitation Project, which involves comprehensive rehabilitation work for two bridge structures (Bridge No. 102-025 and Bridge No. 102-029) spanning Holy Ghost Fathers Brook. The project encompasses extensive engineering and construction requirements, including removal of existing cable guiderails, repair and repointing of stone masonry headwalls, replacement of missing mortar and stones, concrete repairs, installation of steel-backed timber guiderails, riprap scour protection, and roadway surface restoration. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the Bonfire platform by Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 2:00 P.M., with a corresponding hard copy submission due by Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. The bid opening will be publicly conducted with teleconference access available, and contractors are required to submit any questions by Tuesday, February 3, 2026, to Chris McCauley, Purchasing Officer. Evaluation will likely focus on technical competence, compliance with detailed project specifications, and adherence to material standards including ASTM specifications for steel components, welding procedures, and structural steel fabrication requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Bidders must demonstrate technical capabilities in bridge rehabilitation, including expertise in water handling plans, sedimentation control, stone masonry restoration, and guiderail installation. While no specific budget range is provided in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the project involving two bridge sites suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. The project requires contractors to have certifications in steel fabrication, welding, and experience with complex bridge preservation techniques, including controlled low strength material (CLSM) backfill, silt fencing, and catch basin inlet protection. Contractors must also investigate post locations for potential ledge presence and underground utilities, indicating a need for advanced site assessment capabilities. The detailed engineering specifications, prepared by Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc., suggest a technically complex project requiring specialized civil engineering and construction expertise with an estimated total project size of approximately 42MB of documentation.