BWB gusset and floor beam rehab

The state of Michigan, through the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), is procuring a contract for the rehabilitation of gusset plates and floor beams on the Blue Water Bridge (BWB) in St. Clair County and the Village of Port Hope. The scope of work includes inspecting, repairing, and replacing damaged structural components on the bridge. Key tasks involve concrete removal and replacement, steel beam repair, and installation of new bearing assemblies. Bidders must be MDOT prequalified in the Bridges and Special Structures (Fa) and Structural Steel (Erection) (Fb) categories. Proposals are due by April 18, 2024, and the contract is anticipated to begin on April 25, 2024, with the gusset plate and floor beam work to be completed by May 17, 2024, and the traveler removal by June 7, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the documents do not indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The exact award value or budget range for this project is not specified, but the funding sources are stated to be from state and local sources.