MT PRAIRIE 2016(3), Milwaukee Bridge Resurfacing and Rehabilitation

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides a response to a vendor's question regarding the anticipated advertisement and bid dates for the Milwaukee Bridge Resurfacing and Replacement project.

• Question: Does the FHWA have an anticipated advertisement date along with an anticipated bid date for this project?
• Answer: The anticipated advertisement date is May/June 2026.

This clarification provides an estimated advertisement timeline, which can help bidders plan for the upcoming opportunity.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines a project for the Milwaukee Bridge Resurfacing and Rehabilitation in Prairie County, Montana. The work involves replacing existing timber decking with a metal grid deck, replacing timber railing with metal bridge rail, performing scour remediation and concrete repair, and grading and resurfacing the roadway adjacent to the bridge.

• Replacement of existing timber decking with metal grid bridge deck.

• Replacement of existing timber railing with metal bridge rail.

• Scour remediation and concrete repair.

• Grading and resurfacing of the roadway adjacent to the bridge.

• Specific work items include: Soil Erosion & Sediment Control, Earthwork (Clearing & Grubbing, Removal of Structures & Obstructions, Excavation & Embankment), Slope Reinforcement and Retaining Walls, Aggregate and Base Courses, Bridge Construction (Steel Structures, Bridge Railing, Painting), and Incidental Construction (Fences, Gates, Cattle Guards & Bollard Posts, Rental Equipment, General Labor, Topsoil, Turf Establishment, Traffic Control).

• Estimated Price Range: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000.

• Project Length: 0.348 Mile.

• Project Location: Approximately 5 Miles west of Terry City, Prairie County, Montana.

• Tentative Solicitation Date: Spring/Summer 2026.

• Tentative Fixed Completion Date: Fall/Winter 2026.

• Not specified in this document.

• The project description uses US Customary Units and FP-14 Specs.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This notice is to prospective bidders regarding the "MT PRAIRIE 2016(3) Milwaukee Bridge Resurfacing and Rehabilitation" project. Preliminary plans are provided to help identify the project location and type of work. Bidders are encouraged to view the project site as conditions permit; however, no Federal Highway Administration personnel will be available for site tours.

• Project Location: Prairie County, Montana.

• Work Description: Replacement of existing timber decking with a metal grid bridge deck, replacement of existing timber railing with metal bridge rail, scour remediation to a single pier, concrete repair of two abutments, and grading/resurfacing of roadway approaches adjacent to the bridge.

• Solicitation Number: 69056726B000003

• Solicitation Release: Documents will be available in the spring of 2026. Bidders should monitor SAM.gov for the actual release date.

• Technical Questions: Must be submitted via email to wfl.plans-spec@dot.gov.

• General Questions: Contact the office at wfl.contracts@dot.gov or 360-619-7520.

• Notification: To receive automatic notifications for the solicitation release on SAM.gov, bidders must be logged in and select the "Follow" feature.

Not specified in this document.

• Preliminary plans are attached.
• Bidders are encouraged to view the project site at their own discretion.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains the "Plans for Proposed Project" for the Milwaukee Bridge Resurfacing and Rehabilitation project. It serves as the primary set of technical drawings and specifications for the construction work.

• Project Identification: MT PRAIRIE 2016(3), Milwaukee Bridge Resurfacing and Rehabilitation, Prairie County, Montana.
• Scope of Work: Includes bridge deck and bridge rail replacement, pier repair, grading, and aggregate surfacing.
• Key Sections: The document is organized into sections covering General Information, Summary of Quantities, Typical Sections, Plan-Profile, Approach Roads, Erosion Control, Hydraulics, Temporary and Permanent Traffic Control, and Bridge-specific details.
• Quantities: Detailed quantities for various construction items are provided, including mobilization, excavation, aggregate, concrete repair, structural steel, bridge railing, and traffic control devices.
• Drawings: Includes a vicinity map, plan-profile views, typical sections, erosion control plans, traffic control plans, and detailed bridge component drawings (deck framing, bent improvements, rail posts, etc.).

This document is critical for potential bidders as it outlines the full scope of work, specific requirements, materials, and quantities for the project. It provides the detailed technical information necessary to understand the project's complexity, prepare accurate bids, and plan for execution.