8th Avenue Bridge Replacement and Floodwalls at Cedar River

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking bids for a comprehensive river‑crossing and flood‑control project that will replace the existing 8th Avenue bridge with a new cable‑stayed structure and construct an integrated flood‑wall system. The scope includes demolition of the existing bridge, construction of the new bridge, approach roadways, traffic improvements, sidewalks, trail reconstruction, utility relocation, lighting, and a full flood‑control system. The Engineer’s probable cost is $123 million, with an anticipated start after a Notice to Proceed in Jan/Feb 2027 and a final completion period of 1,250 calendar days. Bidders must submit a bid bond and complete all required forms; a pre‑bid conference is scheduled for 9 Sept 2026 (in‑person and via Teams). • Demolition of existing bridge and related structures • New cable‑stayed bridge design and construction • Integral flood‑wall and MSE wall components (including USACE design criteria) • Approach roadways, traffic signal upgrades, sidewalks, and shared‑use trail • Utility reconstruction, lighting, and drainage improvements • Required compliance with FHWA Buy‑America and state SUDAS specifications • Project budget ≈ $123 M; duration ≈ 3.4 years (1,250 days) • Mandatory bid‑bond and bidder‑status forms; pre‑bid conference 9 Sept 2026