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FHWA Competitive Highway Bridge Program Grants for Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation

The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is seeking applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) grants. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) - Program Details: - Up to $350 million in cost-reimbursable grants available - For State Departments of Transportation (State DOTs) only - Focused on highway bridge replacement or rehabilitation projects on public roads - Projects must bundle multiple bridge replacements or rehabilitations to achieve cost savings - Eligible activities include construction, environmental clearance, preliminary engineering, and final design - Eligibility and Funding: - States must meet specific population density and bridge condition criteria - Award amounts range from a minimum of $32.5 million (for certain States) to a maximum of $55 million per State - Cost sharing is required - Notable Requirements: - Buy America compliance is mandatory - Projects must align with DOT priorities such as infrastructure improvement, safety, and innovation - Only State DOTs may administer projects; no specific OEMs or vendors are named - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are referenced, as this is a grant for infrastructure projects, not a direct procurement of goods or services.

Description

The FY 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) will award up to $350 million in funding via cost reimbursable grants to eligible States for highway bridge replacement or rehabilitation projects on public roads. The program prioritizes projects that demonstrate cost savings by bundling multiple highway bridge projects and may include construction, environmental clearance, preliminary engineering, and final design phases. Eligible States must meet specific population density or bridge condition criteria, with awards ranging from a minimum of $32.5 million for certain States to a maximum of $55 million per State. Applications are due by July 27, 2026, and the program emphasizes cost sharing, Buy America requirements, and alignment with DOT priorities.

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