00102_Advertisement_for_Bid_C-111_2018_MGL-Ch30-39M.docx

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

[NOTE TO SPECIFIER (NTS) - EDIT AS APPROPRIATE]

[NTS: For Chapter 30 Section 39M (horizontal construction) projects] [NTS: If the prequalification process is used (>$10M), change to INVITATION TO BID] [NTS: AG Office has held firmly that building renovation projects to existing buildings must be bid under Ch 149 regardless if it is part of horizontal project.]

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Town of Ware, Massachusetts Church Street Sidewalk Reconstruction General Notice The Town of Ware, MA is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:

Church Street Sidewalk Reconstruction[NTS: If SRF funded, include CWSRF or DWSRF # with project name] [NTS: If Prequalification is not required, delete the previous paragraph] General Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Board of Selectman’s office located at 126 Main Street, Ware, MA 01082 until Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 2PM local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.

The Project includes the following Work:

Reconstruction of approximately 2,000 linear feet of sidewalk on both sides of Church Street, spanning from the intersection of Church and Pleasant Street to Walnut Street. Key design elements of the project include a comprehensive overhaul of sidewalks to 5-foot-width on both sides of Church Street. The scope of work includes limited sections of new granite curbing, driveway aprons and the installation of ADA-compliant curb ramps at every crosswalk. MUTCD Pedestrian Crossing signs will be installed at and before each crosswalk. New pavement markings will be added at each crossing. Additionally, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) will be placed along Church Street and minor utility relocations will be required to meet the new sidewalk elevations.

A pre-bid site walk is scheduled for 9AM on August 12, 2026. The pre-bid site walk will start at the intersection of Church and Pleasant Streets.

Obtaining the Bidding Documents The Issuing Office is Wright-Pierce located at 94 North Elm Street, Suite 205, Westfield, MA 01085. Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website:

https://www.wright-pierce.com/projects Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website at a cost of $65 per download.

[NTS: MGL requires that one set of Bidding Documents be provided to prospective bidders at no cost. We do this electronically. Paper copies are offered for sale in the online plan room; however, we cannot state this in the advertisement. This service is independent of WP and of the bidding process. ]To be considered a responsive Bidder, the Bidder shall have obtained at least one set of Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office using the name that is to appear on the Bid Form. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to check the designated website for addenda.

Instructions to Bidders For all further requirements regarding funding agency notifications, funding agency requirements, bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

The bidding and award of this Contract will be under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30, Section 39M. Complete instructions for filing Bids are included in the Instructions to Bidders.

Each Bid shall be submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the amount of 5 percent of the Bid.

No Bidder may withdraw their Bid for a period of thirty (30) days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays after the actual date of the opening of the General Bids. [NTS: Where Federal approval is required delete the previous and use the following - No Bidder may withdraw his Bid for a period of thirty (30) days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays after Federal approval.] This advertisement does not obligate the Owner for any costs associated with preparing or submitting bids.

The successful General Bidder must furnish a 100 percent Performance Bond and a 100 percent Payment Bond NTS-If construction cost is less than $150,000, only a 50% Payment Bond is required with a surety company acceptable to the Owner.

Minimum wage rates as determined by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, Department of Labor Standards (DLS) under the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 149, Section 26 to 27D, as amended, apply to this project. It is the responsibility of the contractor, before bid opening, to request if necessary, any additional information on Prevailing Wage Rates for those trades people who may be employed for the proposed work under this contract. [NTS: The following sentence is required if project is SRF funded, delete if not] Federal Minimum Wage Rates as determined by the United States Department of Labor under the Davis-Bacon Act also apply to this project.

[NTS: The following three paragraphs are required if project is SRF funded, delete if not] [NTS: The previous three paragraphs are required if project is SRF funded, delete if not] [NTS: The following paragraph is required if project is funded by Rural Development, delete if not] [NTS: The following paragraphs apply to all projects.] The Town of Ware reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all Bids if deemed to be in its best interest.

This Advertisement is issued by:

Owner: Town of Ware, MA By: Stuart Beckley Title: Town Manager Date: 07/23/2026

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