Site work, paving and renovation of a civil project in Springfield, Massachusetts. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; for paving for a bridge / tunnel; road / highway; and road / highway.

https://www.masslive.com/business/2021/02/gov-charlie-baker-signs-transportation-bond-act-bill-includes-money-for-east-west-rail-project-bridge-of-flowers-and-more.html Gov. Charlie Baker signs transportation bond act; bill includes money for east-west rail project, Bridge of Flowers and more Updated Feb 17, 2021; Posted Feb 17, 2021 Joined by the town administrator from rural Buckland, Gov. Charlie Baker hosted a virtual ceremonial signing Wednesday for the $16 billion transportation bond act passed last month just as the legislative session was ending. Boosters of an east-west commuter rail line linking Pittsfield and Springfield with Boston have criticized the Baker administration for a perceived lack of enthusiasm for the rail project. They point to a state study completed this year that they feel underestimates the potential ridership. But the project has backers, including U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, a Springfield Democrat and chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means. Neal wants to include funding in the Biden administration's upcoming infrastructure recovery package. Other supporters include state Sen. Eric P. Lesser, D-Longmeadow, the Boston City Council, MassMutal CEO Roger Crandall, as well as U.S. Rep. James McGovern, D-Worcester, and the state's two U.S. senators, Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey. Lesser has said the bond bill doesn't spend any money; it authorizes the state to issue bonds and borrow money if the project moves forward. The bill also includes earmarks for a host of other Springfield-area projects, including: $2.5 million toward for tunnel repairs and other upgrades on Birnie Avenue in Springfield. The tunnel runs under Interstate 91, connecting neighborhoods to the Gerena Community School. _________________________ For RFQ Engineering - Birnie Avenue Roadway Reconstruction and Gerena School Tunnel Repair The City of Springfield, is seeking qualification packages from engineering firms to provide professional engineering services to prepare design plans and specifications for a MassDOT funded construction project. Work includes, but is not limited to reconstruction of a section of Birnie Avenue along with repairs to the tunnel / bridge under Birnie Avenue that connects Gerena School on Birnie Avenue, to an entrance located off of Main Street, on the east side of Route 91. The Engineer will be required to complete all phases of survey, design, specifications, estimates, etc. required by MassDOT. The exact project scope and design fee will be negotiated with the selected firm. The Chief Procurement Officer/Designee reserves the right to reject any or all responses if in the best interests of the City. The City of Springfield goal of twenty (20%) MWBE participation applies to this project. As the service is exempt from the Uniform Procurement Act and the Designer Selection Law, the City will instead follow a traditional Request for Proposals (RFP) model, reserving the right to deviate from that model if necessary All questions regarding RFQ or its specifications must be made in writing and received by the Office of Procurement no later than February 28, 2020 by 4:00 P.M. (ttheocles@springfieldcityhall.com) As of January 4, 2022, the issuance of short-listed firms has not been released. The design firm selection timeline has not been disclosed. *Project information, including timeline and contacts, has been obtained through public sources. The content management team continues to pursue additional details; however, the contact(s) listed have yet to disclose or confirm any information. Inquiries should be directed to the contact(s) listed.