Reconstruction of Anacostia Ave Bridge 78

The District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT) Office of Contracting and Procurement is seeking qualified contractors for an open market procurement to reconstruct Anacostia Avenue Bridge 78 over the Anacostia River Outlet in Washington, DC. This capital construction project (DCKA-2026-B-0027) requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete bridge reconstruction work in accordance with contract documents, including contract plans, standard specifications, and supplementary specifications. Key project components include pile installation, concrete substructure work, reinforcing steel installation, structural steel installation for conduit support angles, temporary access roads, utility coordination with DC Water and PEPCO, stormwater management, settlement monitoring requirements, and site restoration. The solicitation was advertised and issued on January 6, 2026, with the bid due date extended to April 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Contractors must acknowledge receipt of all four amendments prior to bid submission and download the Request for Proposal from the DTAP.DDOT.dc.gov portal. The primary contact is Paul Tucker (paul.tucker@dc.gov), with Carol Hessler (carol.hessler@dc.gov) serving as the alternate contact. No solicitation fee is required, and no specific evaluation criteria beyond standard procurement practices are detailed in the available documentation.

This is an open market procurement under NIGP Code 913-13-00 with no subcontracting requirement (0%), meaning there are no set-aside designations or restrictions limiting which types of organizations may respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The project requires coordination with existing infrastructure and utilities managed by DC Water and PEPCO, with contractors responsible for providing structural steel angles supporting conduit connections and complying with PEPCO requirements and inspection procedures. The estimated contract value exceeds $100,000, triggering requirements for publication in a newspaper of general circulation and posting on internet solicitation advertisement sites in accordance with the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Title 27, Chapter 13. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available amendment documents, though the pricing structure utilizes a detailed pay schedule with multiple line items for various construction components. Offerors must be capable of managing complex bridge reconstruction operations, coordinating with multiple utility providers, and meeting the District's construction standards and specifications.