CONTRACT AWARD FOR REPLACEMENT BRIDGE NO. 874178

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee · 2026-09-10 · resolution

Resolution awarding a construction contract to Interstate Construction, LLC for the Replacement Bridge No. 874178 along NE 10 Avenue over Canal A, Project No. 20240256, in an amount not to exceed $7,559,782.90, inclusive of a contingency allowance of $630,115.45. The project is located along NE 10 Avenue approximately 200 feet north of NE 83rd Street in Commission District 2. The existing bridge, constructed in 1950 (also stated as 1994 in the background section), is functionally obsolete and will be demolished and replaced with a new bridge meeting current structural, safety, and multimodal design standards, including wider sidewalks, upgraded guardrails, drainage improvements, bicycle accommodations, and ADA-compliant pedestrian features. The contract period is 1,090 calendar days. The project is funded through Mobility Impact Fees. The item was withdrawn from the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026. The bid was opened on 8/20/2025, and the bid bond expires on 2/20/2026. The contract was competitively procured under the MCC 7360 Plan (RPQ No. 20240256), with two bids received. The apparent low bid exceeds the Engineer's estimate by approximately 26 percent, which was evaluated by ASA Consultants, Inc. and determined reasonable. The contractor has completed multiple County projects in the last five years with an average rating of 3.8 out of 4.0. Sub-contractors and suppliers include Ranger Construction and Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. The estimated annual operations and maintenance cost is approximately $126,023. The asset life expectancy is a minimum of 75 years. The staff recommendation is approval. The final action is not stated. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.