Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Helena, Montana. Completed plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

The Lewis and Clark County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting competitive bids from interested parties for the construction of the Head Lane Bridge. The project generally consists of the replacement of a single-span timber structure on Head Lane over Sevenmile Creek, in Lewis and Clark County. The new 54-foot single-span bridge will be constructed with County supplied pre-stressed, concrete Tri-Deck girders. Improvements consist of but are not limited to: removal and disposal of existing bridge, structure excavation, structural backfill, roadway embankment, gravel base and surface course, random riprap, supply and driving of steel pile, construction of cast-in-place concrete pile caps, wingwalls & end diaphragms, installation of bridge superstructure, bridge rail, approach guardrail, cross-drain culverts, fencing, seeding and other miscellaneous items. All Bids must be in accordance with the contract documents. The complete solicitation is available under the Related Information section of this webpage. Questions related to this solicitation must be directed only to the designated point of contact for this solicitation: Karl Yakawich, kyakawich@greatwesteng.com, in accordance with Article 7.02 of Instructions to Bidders. A cone of silence is established for this solicitation which prohibits any bidder, or entity with financial interest in the bid award, from communicating regarding the solicitation with any Lewis and Clark County elected official, employee, or agent other than the designated point of contact. Contractors are encouraged to check for any addenda issued prior to submitting a bid. Contractor and any of the Contractor's Subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, PO Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena MT 59604-8011. ll laborers and mechanics employed by Contractor or Subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as required by Montana Prevailing Wage Rates for Highway Construction Services 2025. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Bids may only be withdrawn as provided in Article 15 of the Instructions to Bidders after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids received, to waive informalities, to postpone the solicitation for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid that is in the best interest of the Owner. This solicitation is being offered in accordance with federal and state statutes and county regulations governing procurement. Bids become the property of Lewis and Clark County. The County is not responsible for costs associated with preparing a bid.