Specifications include, but are not limited to: MaineDOT has completed a preliminary design report for the Falls Bridge #5038 in the Town of Blue Hill and is advancing the project through final design. The Department will develop and finalize the project design with consideration given to the feedback and recommendations that result from a contractor interface process. The Department will advance the design to the PS&E stage for advertising in the 4th quarter of 2021. This project specific prequalification invites input from the contracting community to help meet the key project goals of improving constructability, minimizing traffic impacts, reducing bidder’s risk, and reducing cost. The constraints presented by the project location, traffic impacts, and scope of work are significant requiring anticipation and understanding of the design and its impact to construction. The review process will focus on, but not be limited to, the following key areas: Bridge demolition Substructure design and details Superstructure design and details Utility relocation and coordination Construction access, phasing and timing Maintenance of traffic
