Removal of BR. NOS. 00388 & 00389, deck replacement on BR. No. 00870

The Connecticut Department of Transportation has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation No. 0053-0189 for a critical bridge infrastructure project involving the removal of Bridge Nos. 00388 and 00389 and deck replacement on Bridge No. 00870. The procurement opportunity is open to qualified vendors from April 16, 2025, at 7:00 AM EDT until May 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, with bids to be submitted to the department located at 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111. Bidders must carefully review all associated contract documents, including contract plans, special provisions, and HazMat information specific to the bridges. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Nydia Cotto, who can be reached at 860-594-3123 or Nydia.cotto@ct.gov. Prospective bidders are required to thoroughly examine the electronic bidding instructions and complete the bidders checklist as part of their submission process.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder qualifications, nor do they provide a clear indication of the total project budget or potential award value. The bid package includes multiple attachments that suggest complex technical requirements, including hazardous materials considerations and specific bridge infrastructure specifications. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project appears to require specialized construction and engineering expertise in bridge removal and deck replacement. Interested contractors will need to demonstrate technical competence, safety protocols, and the capability to execute complex infrastructure modification work. Payment terms and additional project-specific details are referenced to be found in the Special Provisions document, which bidders should carefully review to understand the full scope of requirements and expectations for this Connecticut Department of Transportation project.