Design, Fabrication, and Delivery of Prefabricated Pedestrian Bridge over Sunflower River

Background
The City of Clarksdale, Mississippi is seeking a contractor for the design, fabrication, and delivery of a prefabricated pedestrian bridge over the Sunflower River. This project aims to connect the boardwalks on the east and west banks of the river, enhancing accessibility and promoting community engagement. The bridge will be designed to meet specific engineering standards and will include necessary documentation for construction.

Work Details
The contractor will provide a fully engineered clear span side-truss pedestrian bridge made from fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials. Key specifications include:
- Bridge span: 80 feet
- Bridge width: 8 feet
- Design live load: Minimum of 90 psf
- Wind load: Designed for a minimum wind speed of 125 mph
- Seismic design category: C
- Snow load: 27 psf
- All members fabricated from pultruded FRP composite profiles.

The contractor must also provide assembly and installation instructions, final stamped engineering plans, and structural calculations signed by a licensed professional engineer. Delivery will be made to a designated location in Clarksdale, with unloading and placement responsibilities resting with the City. A warranty for structural integrity of all materials and workmanship is required for 15 years.

Period of Performance
The work is expected to commence upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed and must be completed within the timeframe specified in the bid proposal. Bids are due by February 20, 2026.

Place of Performance
The project will take place in Clarksdale, Mississippi, specifically at the site designated for the pedestrian bridge over the Sunflower River.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must have at least five years of experience in bridge design and fabrication, providing references for similar projects completed within that timeframe. No specific set-aside certifications or bonding requirements are mentioned.