# Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1030-0H100-0H002-133656

Bridge Replacement and Roadway Reconstruction on Leicester Road over the French River, Oxford, MA

**Posted:** September 21, 2026
**Respond By:** October 20, 2026
**Identifier:** BD-27-1030-0H100-0H002-133656
**NAICS:** 237310, 237990, 238190

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division is seeking contractors for a comprehensive bridge replacement project on Leicester Road (Route 56) over the French River in Oxford, MA.
- **Government Buyer:**
  - Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Highway Division
- **Project Scope:**
  - Demolition and removal of the existing bridge superstructure (Bridge No. O-06-030)
  - Construction of a new single-span bridge using prefabricated bridge units, precast abutment cap units, precast approach slabs, and precast moment slabs
  - Roadway reconstruction, including earth and bridge excavation, gravel borrow, and installation of drainage structures
  - Installation of various Superpave asphalt courses (surface, intermediate, base, bridge surface, and protective courses)
  - Utility relocations, including installation of electrical conduits for AT&T fiberoptic cable and temporary utility bridge
  - Environmental management: herbicide treatment, invasive plant management, tree protection, and environmental health and safety program
  - Traffic management: replacement of traffic signal loop, signal timing adjustments, temporary barriers, signage, and pavement markings
  - Additional items: granite curbs, guardrails, sediment control barriers, compost blanket, seeding, and loam for roadsides
- **Key Products and Quantities:**
  - 5 prefabricated bridge units, 6 precast abutment cap units, 8 precast approach slabs, 8 precast moment slabs
  - 350 CY earth excavation, 165 CY bridge excavation, 80 CY gravel borrow, 16,148 SF Superpave surface area
  - Multiple line items for guardrails, granite curbs, electrical conduits, signage, and environmental controls
- **Unique Requirements:**
  - 14-day road closure limit for superstructure replacement
  - Strict environmental and safety protocols, including site-specific health and safety plans and licensed site professional services
  - Coordination with AT&T for fiberoptic utility relocation
  - Compliance with federal equal employment opportunity and prevailing wage requirements
- **OEMs and Vendors:**
  - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named in the solicitation; materials and prefabricated units must meet MassDOT standards
- **Period of Performance:**
  - Substantial Completion within 651 calendar days, Contractor Field Completion within 706 days, Full Beneficial Use within 620 days from Notice to Proceed
- **Estimated Contract Value:**
  - Approximately $3,707,000
- **Attachments:**
  - Special Provisions, Detail Sheets, Bid Items List, environmental and procedural documents

### Description

This solicitation is for the replacement of the existing bridge superstructure O-06-030 carrying Route 56 (Leicester Street) over the French River in Oxford, MA. The project includes a new single-span bridge superstructure consisting of Prefabricated Bridge Units (PBUs) and modifications to the abutments and wingwalls. Additional work includes reconstruction of approximately 505 feet of Leicester Street, full depth roadway construction, pavement milling and overlay, guardrail installation, pavement markings, temporary utility bridge support, and relocation of overhead wires. The work is to be done in conformance with the 2026 Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges and other applicable standards. The road closure for superstructure replacement is limited to 14 days to minimize impact to road users.

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