35W Bridge won’t be rebuilt in time for 2008 Republican Convention…maybe
Hard to say right now. According to the Pioneer Press the minimum number of work days to be bid is set at 337. Which means debris would have to be cleared and work beginning on October 3rd 2007 in order for the bridge to be completed before September 4th 2008.
However, MNDOT has also provided a $27 million bonus if work is completed a full 100 days earlier than “scheduled”. Does that mean 100 days less than 337 or that after shaving off 100 days the minimum is still above 337? The former seems to be unrealistic but I can’t check the RFP myself to be certain - I’ve been trying to download the RFP for the entire morning and it’s rather slow. Apparently, it’s a very popular download at the moment. I’m off to work but will check it out this afternoon. If anyone reads it in the meantime feel free to comment.