— Construction on Gilbert Street Bridge is likely to be delayed after no bids were received for the project.
The bid letting was held for the project at the Iowa Department of Transportation last month, City Engineer Jason Havel said in a memo to the Iowa City Council.
“City staff is currently working with our consultant to evaluate options for rebidding the project, which is expected to occur later this year,” Havel said. “A new bidding process will be initiated once the project is ready to be rebid.”
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Construction on Gilbert Street Bridge was originally expected to begin by late April, city staff previously said. The heavily traveled bridge near downtown was expected to be closed for most of the year.
The $2.9 million project called for the bridge to be removed and replaced with a new design.
The bridge will remain four lanes, and there will be 6-foot sidewalks on both sides. Water main improvements will occur north of the bridge, and overhead utilities in the project area will be moved underground.
The Iowa City Council in February approved project details and estimated cost of construction.
The bid letting was held for the project at the Iowa Department of Transportation last month, City Engineer Jason Havel said in a memo to the Iowa City Council.
“City staff is currently working with our consultant to evaluate options for rebidding the project, which is expected to occur later this year,” Havel said. “A new bidding process will be initiated once the project is ready to be rebid.”
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Construction on Gilbert Street Bridge was originally expected to begin by late April, city staff previously said. The heavily traveled bridge near downtown was expected to be closed for most of the year.
The $2.9 million project called for the bridge to be removed and replaced with a new design.
The bridge will remain four lanes, and there will be 6-foot sidewalks on both sides. Water main improvements will occur north of the bridge, and overhead utilities in the project area will be moved underground.
The Iowa City Council in February approved project details and estimated cost of construction.
Gilbert Street Bridge replacement delayed in Iowa City
No contractors bid on the project last month
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