CITY OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY
INVITATION TO BID AND BID SPECIFICATIONS
Purple People Bridge
Abutment B Repairs and Truss C and Truss D Bearing Rehabilitation
INVITATION TO BID
The City of Newport, Kentucky, hereby invites sealed bids from qualified contractors for the following project:
Purple People Bridge – Abutment B Repairs and Truss C and Truss D Bearing Rehabilitation
The project consists of structural repairs to Abutment B and bearing rehabilitation for Trusses C and D of the Purple People Bridge. Work includes, but is not limited to, temporary support and jacking operations, selective removal of deteriorated material, reinforced concrete bearing reconstruction, installation of steel components, and related restoration work.
Sealed bids will be received by the City of Newport, Kentucky, until 10:00 a.m. (local time) Friday, February 6, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.
Bid documents may be obtained by contacting:
Tiffany Myers, City Clerk
City of Newport, Kentucky
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Purple People Bridge Specs
Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, or cashier
’
s check in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, payable to the City of Newport, Kentucky, pursuant to the requirements of the Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS).
A bid period of thirty (30) days from the date of advertisement is established for this project.
The City of Newport reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of the City.
