8th Avenue Bridge Replacement and Cedar River Floodwalls

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking bids for a $123 million project involving demolition and replacement of the 8th Avenue bridge over the Cedar River, flood control components, roadway and utility reconstruction, traffic improvements, sidewalks, trails, and lighting.

City of Cedar Rapids


General
Open
Request for Bid-3318551-01
Nov 04, 2026 05:00 PM
Aug 26, 2026 01:00 PM
$123,000,000.00
3 years 5 months
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
s.heath@cedar-rapids.org
500 15th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Description

The City of Cedar Rapids is soliciting bids for a major public improvement project consisting of demolition of the existing bridge and construction of a new cable-stayed bridge crossing the Cedar River. The project includes integral flood control components, approach roadways, traffic improvements, sidewalks and trail reconstruction, utility reconstruction, lighting, stormwater and sanitary sewer work, water-main work, retaining walls, temporary traffic control, landscaping, erosion control, and related structural, electrical, and site improvements. The engineer's opinion of probable cost is $123,000,000. The early start date is upon issuance of a notice to proceed, anticipated in January or February 2027, and final completion is required within 1,250 calendar days. Bidders must submit a bid bond, complete the Bidder Status Form and associated authorization information, acknowledge addenda, and enter unit prices through the City's IonWave website. The opportunity is listed as a request for bid, with submissions due by 11:00 a.m. Central Time on November 4, 2026.

Classification Codes
NAICS237310Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
PSCY1KACONSTRUCTION OF DAMS
Smart Codes
bridge constructionfloodwall constructionutility reconstruction
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Aug 26, 2026 06:00 PM-Broadcast Date
Sep 14, 2026 07:00 PM-Pre-Bid Conference (optional)
Time Check Hall at the City of Cedar Rapids City Services Center; hybrid meeting.
Oct 29, 2026 09:30 PM-Questions Deadline
Nov 04, 2026 05:00 PM-Bid Due Date
Requirements
Required
  • Bid Bond
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