Replace 3 Bridges State & Local Roads over I-91

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is soliciting statements of qualifications for a Design-Build contract to replace four bridge structures (Nos. 03129, 03130, 03131, and 03133) carrying state and local roads over I-91 in Wallingford, with statements due September 9, 2026. The solicitation is restricted to construction contractors prequalified by CTDOT for Group No. 9 Intermediate Bridges who qualify for Scope Code N; no prequalification requirement applies to consulting engineering firms, whose qualifications will be evaluated during selection.

The scope encompasses final design and construction of four bridge structure replacements; pavement rehabilitation; drainage improvements; guiderail improvements; illumination and Incident Management System work; traffic signal replacement; utility coordination; and environmental and water resources permitting and management. The four bridges are located at mileposts 13.49, 14.30, 15.19, and 16.74 within New Haven County and Waterbury City jurisdiction.

CTDOT requires a contractor team composed of both a construction firm and a design firm. Construction firms lacking the required Group No. 9 Intermediate Bridges prequalification should initiate the prequalification process immediately. RFQ documents will be posted on the CTSource Bid Board and submitted through Bidexpress.com. Interested parties should contact CTDOT.Design.Build@ct.gov for questions regarding document acquisition.