Rehabilitation of The Putnam Memorial Bridge, Route 3 Over the CT River

The Connecticut Department of Transportation invites qualified vendors to undertake the rehabilitation of The Putnam Memorial Bridge, located on Route 3 across the Connecticut River. The project is scheduled to commence on November 12, 2025 and conclude on January 7, 2026, with the entire scope of work focused on restoring and upgrading the bridge structure to meet contemporary safety and performance standards. The bid documents provide detailed contract plans, a hazardous materials investigation report, and a checklist of necessary compliance requirements, ensuring that all construction activities adhere to established engineering and environmental guidelines.

Contractors will be expected to submit their proposals in accordance with the full set of bidding instructions and special provisions outlined in the accompanying documents. The work necessitates careful coordination with local authorities and adherence to the hazardous materials reporting protocol to mitigate any environmental risks associated with the project site. Contractors must also satisfy the Department’s new DBE requirements and confirm all necessary qualifications within the submission. All works shall be performed in compliance with the specified hazard mitigation standards and the contractual special provisions supplied with the Invitation to Bid.

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