Marion Avenue Bridge Replacement Bridge No. 131017—Marion Avenue over Unnamed Brook State Project No. L131-0005

The State of Connecticut is requesting bids for replacement of Marion Avenue Bridge No. 131017 spanning an unnamed brook in Hartford County, State Project No. L131-0005, with bids due October 6, 2026.

The scope encompasses bridge replacement under U.S. Army Corps of Engineers General Permit USACE Connecticut GP 19 (Stream, River, and Brook Crossings). The work includes permanent fill of approximately 269 square feet for installation of a 4-sided precast concrete box culvert and temporary impacts of approximately 461 square feet for cofferdams and pumping infrastructure. The bridge is located approximately 0.1 miles north of the Marion Avenue and Old Mountain Road intersection in Southington at coordinates 41.565119 latitude and -72.925156 longitude.

USACE permit authorization (issued October 14, 2025) requires work to commence or be under contract by December 15, 2026, and be completed by December 15, 2027. Project-specific conditions mandate submission of a Work-Start Notification Form at least two weeks prior to construction start and a Completion Certification Form at least one month following completion. All construction must comply with plan drawings dated July 18, 2025, and any deviation from permit terms requires written USACE approval before proceeding. The work is subject to USACE compliance inspection.

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection approvals required include Certificate of Permission, General Permit, Section 401 Water Quality Certification, and Structures and Dredging and Filling Permit. The permittee is the Town of Southington. Contractors must comply with the National Historic Preservation Act and Endangered Species Act.

Bidders must review all attached contract documents, including bid documents, plans, and ACOE permitting files. Incomplete bids will be rejected. Prevailing wage and set-aside provisions are detailed in the complete bid package documentation.