National Park Service awards $5 million no‑bid contract to restore bridge statues in gold

The National Park Service announced a new contract to refurbish the bridge’s bronze statues. The contract was awarded without competitive bidding. The project will apply a gold finish to the historic statues. Initial cost estimates were $2.4 million. The final contract price has risen to $5 million. The work is scheduled to be finished before Independence Day. The upgrade aims to preserve the statues and enhance their visual impact for the holiday. Officials said the increased budget reflects the scope and timing of the restoration.