Site work and paving for a bridge / tunnel in Gouldsboro, Maine. Completed plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel.

Bidders are encouraged to contact the Road Commissioner, 207-546-0940, with any questions, concerns, or requests for a site visit. The Town of Gouldsboro invites bids for repairs to Crowley Island Causeway. Project specifications are available at the Gouldsboro Town Office at 59 Main Street in Prospect Harbor, ME or for download on the Town's website at www.gouldsborotown.com. The Town of Gouldsboro is a community of roughly 1,700 full-time residents scattered among the Town's many villages on the Schoodic Peninsula. Gouldsboro's resident population increases seasonally, typically doubling during the summer months. There are approximately 60 miles of roadways in Gouldsboro. Crowley Island Causeway is an active site used by town residents and commercial fishermen. It is the only means of accessing a residential area and an active lobster co-op. When performing the specified scope of work, contractor shall incorporate the appropriate features to allow safe vehicle and pedestrian passage for the duration of the project, and to minimize the wait time to less than 10 minutes during majority of operations. Background: During the declared incident period of January 9, 2024, through January 13, 2024, the Town of Gouldsboro was impacted by storm surge and high water that overtopped sections of Crowley Island Causeway. The storm activity washed out the shoulder material and undermined asphalt resulting in damages to a portion of Crowley Island Causeway. As a direct result of this event, damages were recorded at the following locations 1) GPS location 44.401679, -67.964881;, 72 ft ( L) x 20 ft (w)x 3-inch (deep), Base, 2) GPS location: 44.402115, -67.965163 End- GPS point location 44.401393, - 67.964646; Shoulder damaged by storm surge and wave overtop retaining wall and washed out surface Asphalt and base ft 301(L), 4 ft (w) x 4-inch (deep), and surface asphalt edges 4 ft (w)x 3-inch (deep) x 229 ft (L) , 3) at start point GPS location: 44.402115, - 67.965163, End GPS 44.401496, -67.964755; Shoulder;, 230 ft (L)x 4 ft (w), 1 ft (deep) damaged by storm surge causing waves to over top retaining wall and scoured the shoulder material along roadway. Scope of work: REPAIR GPS: 44.401679, -67.964881: A. Remove and replace 13.34 CY of asphalt surface, 72 FT long x 20 FT wide x 3 IN deep. B. Remove and replace, 106.67 CY of 4 IN minus rock base, 72 FT long x 20 FT wide x 2 FT deep. Start - GPS: 44.402115, -67.965163 End - GPS: 44.401393, -67.964646: C. Restore 15 CY of surface, 301 FT long x 4 FT wide x 4 IN deep. D. Remove asphalt edges - 4FT W x 3 IN deep, 229 FT long. (Note - gravel to be re-used to build up inland shoulders.) Loam, grade and seed. Start - GPS: 44.402115, -67.965163 End - GPS: 44.401496, -67.964755: E. Restore, 34.1 CY of base, 229 FT long x 4 FT wide x 1 FT deep. MITIGATION Start - GPS: 44.402115, -67.965163 End - GPS: 44.401393, -67.964646: F. Add large boulders near the road's shoulder and raise the road surface. Material includes installation of 4-inch crushed ledge of road surface for 301 FT long x 20 FT wide x approx. 2 FT height. Start - GPS: 44.402115, -67.965163 End - GPS: 44.401393, -67.964646: G. Add larger rock in "seawall" in the approximate measurement of 301 FT long x 2 FT wide. Work is near water but not in water. Start - GPS: 44.402115, -67.965163 End - GPS: 44.401393, -67.964646: H. Removal and replacement of 42.41CY of asphalt surface 229 FT long x 20 FT wide x 3 IN deep.