8th Avenue Bridge Replacement and Floodwalls at Cedar River

The City of Cedar Rapids is soliciting bids for a comprehensive bridge‑replacement and flood‑control project along 8th Avenue SE/SW and Diagonal Drive SW. The scope includes demolition of the existing structure, construction of a new cable‑stayed river bridge, associated floodwall and MSE wall components, roadway approaches, sidewalks, trail reconstruction, utility relocation, lighting, and related civil works. The Engineer’s probable cost is $123 million, with an anticipated start in early 2027 and a total construction period of roughly 1,250 calendar days. Bidders must submit a bid bond and complete extensive pre‑bid documentation, including compliance with FHWA Buy‑America requirements for the stay‑cable system. • Project location: City of Cedar Rapids, IA (8th Avenue corridor). • Primary work: Bridge demolition, new cable‑stayed bridge, floodwall, MSE walls, roadway & utility upgrades. • Estimated construction cost: $123 M; profit margins for contractors typically 5‑10 %. • Schedule: Notice to Proceed anticipated Jan/Feb 2027; 1,250‑day duration. • Mandatory pre‑bid conference: 14 Sept 2026 (attendance encouraged, not required). • Submission deadline: 4 Nov 2026, 11:00 AM CT; questions due by 29 Oct 2026. • Key technical issues: Stay‑cable Buy‑America compliance, MSE wall design flood elevation, monument preservation, and survey monument handling. • Required attachments: Bid bond, bidder status form, various certifications, and compliance affidavits.