Opportunity
City of Fort Wayne Questcdn #10297905
Fort Wayne Seeks Construction of Pufferbelly Pedestrian Bridge (Vann Family Crossing)
Posted
July 30, 2026
Respond By
August 27, 2026
Identifier
10297905
NAICS
237310, 237990, 238190
The City of Fort Wayne Public Works department is soliciting bids for the construction of the Pufferbelly Pedestrian Bridge (Vann Family Crossing) over Coliseum Blvd/SR 930 to enhance pedestrian connectivity and safety along the Pufferbelly Trail. - Government Buyer: - City of Fort Wayne Public Works (Allen County, Fort Wayne, IN) - Project Scope: - Construction of an elevated pedestrian bridge for the Pufferbelly Trail - Bridge will span over a major roadway (Coliseum Blvd/SR 930) - Products/Services Requested: - 1 pedestrian bridge structure (no specific OEMs or part numbers specified) - Notable Requirements: - Pre-bid conference required for interested bidders - Bidding documents available for download (fee applies) - Online bidding is supported - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Project managed by City of Fort Wayne Public Works, with designated project manager and solicitor contacts
Description
This project involves improving the Pufferbelly Trail by constructing a pedestrian bridge called the Vann Family Crossing. The elevated bridge will span across Coliseum Boulevard on the west side of Bob Thomas Ford and in front of Mission BBQ, carrying pedestrian traffic over the roadway. The project falls under the category of Bridges/Overpasses and includes a pre-bid conference scheduled for August 17, 2026. Bidding information is available online for a fee, and the project is managed by the City of Fort Wayne Public Works department.