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Bridge Investment Program Grants for Planning and Bridge Projects (FY 2023-2026)

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is inviting applications for the Bridge Investment Program (BIP) to fund bridge planning and project activities nationwide. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) - Funding Categories: - Planning Grants: For feasibility studies, planning, and revenue forecasting for bridge projects - Bridge Project Grants: For replacement, rehabilitation, preservation, protection, bundling, and culvert improvements for bridges with eligible costs not exceeding $100 million - Eligible Applicants: - States, metropolitan planning organizations (serving urbanized areas over 200,000), local governments, political subdivisions, special purpose districts, public authorities with transportation functions, Federal Land Management Agencies, tribal governments, and multistate/multijurisdictional groups - Funding Details: - Total available funding: Up to $9.7 billion - Individual awards: $50,000 to $80,000,000 - Cost-sharing or matching funds required - Notable Requirements: - Projects must address bicycle and pedestrian accommodation guidance - Competitive application process - Projects must be on the National Bridge Inventory and comply with IIJA and 23 U.S.C. 144(b) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant program for public entities - Period of performance covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026 - Place of performance and contracting office: FHWA Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590

Description

This notice solicits applications for two funding categories under the Bridge Investment Program (BIP): Planning grants and Bridge Project grants for projects with total eligible costs not greater than $100 million. The program aims to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of bridge transportation, improve bridge conditions, and leverage non-Federal contributions. Eligible applicants include states, metropolitan planning organizations, local governments, tribal governments, and other specified entities. The total available funding is up to $9.7 billion for FY 2023 through FY 2026, with awards ranging from $50,000 to $80,000,000. Applications must be submitted electronically via grants.gov by June 15, 2026 for Planning and June 29, 2026 for Bridge Project grants.

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