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AECOM Westborough, Massachusetts Chelmsford, MA Route 9 Water Main Rehabilitation – Phase I

Invitation for Bids 60696661 Section No. 00020-1

SECTION 00020

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for the construction of the Route 9 Water Main Rehabilitation – Phase I project will be received at the Department of Public Works, 131 Oak St, Westborough, MA 01581 until 2:00 PM on November 19, 2026, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read.

The Work consists of the installation of a structural liner in an existing 8-inch diameter asbestos-concrete (AC) water main within the Route 9 right-of-way from Otis Street to Station 4+85 and within Otis Street from Station 0+00 to 4+56 in Westborough, MA. The length of water main to be lined will be approximately 950 feet. The Work also includes installation of approximately 270 feet of 8-inch ductile iron water main. Existing AC pipe will be removed within the access pits to install the liner and will be replaced with new 8-inch DI water main and tied-in to the existing main. Gate valves and hydrant assemblies within the limits of work will also be replaced with new DI valves and hydrant assemblies. The demolished 8-inch AC water main pipe and asbestos-contaminated material (ACM) will require removal and legal disposal. Temporary bypass piping will be required as shown and indicated within the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall account for the excavation moratorium on Town and State roads between November 1 and April 1. Therefore, excavation shall commence no earlier than April 1, 2027, and be completed by May 27, 2027.

Contract Documents will be available after 8:00 AM local time on October 28, 2026, by going to https://www.bidnetdirect.com/massachusetts/townwestborough. Bidders will need to register on BidNetDirect.com to get a free downloadable bid set, receive project notifications, submit questions and receive addenda. It shall be the responsibility of prospective proposers to check www.BidNetDirect.com for new information via any addenda to this solicitation. Any addenda issued will be emailed to all plan holders registered with BidNetDirect. No monetary deposit is required to obtain the bid documents electronically.

Bid period inquiries regarding the Work required by the Contract Documents shall be directed in writing to AECOM, Attn: Justin Rosenberg, Project Engineer, (Subject – Project 27-2100) at the address 250 Apollo Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824. The facsimile number is 978-905-2101 and email is justin.rosenberg@aecom.com. Oral questions shall not be accepted, and oral interpretations of questions shall not be given.

Addenda will be issued and distributed to all plan holders registered on BidNetdirect.com.

The contract documents may be examined during normal business hours from 8:30 a.m. to noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at:

Department of Public Works Engineering Department 131 Oak Street Westborough, MA 01581

Bids will be opened in the Office of the Department of Public Works Director on November 19, 2026. Each Bid must be accompanied by a bid security consisting of a BID BOND, CASH, or, CERTIFIED CHECK issued by a responsible bank or trust company in the amount of 5% of the bid price.

AECOM Westborough, Massachusetts Chelmsford, MA Route 9 Water Main Rehabilitation – Phase I

Invitation for Bids 60696661 Section No. 00020-2

MassDOT prequalification of contractors with the class of work as Sewer and Water for the project with an estimated value of $474,130.00 will be required.

No Pre-Bid meeting is scheduled for this Project.

A performance bond, listing both the Town of Westborough and MassDOT, in an amount equal to 100 percent of the total amount of the contract price with a surety company qualified to do business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will be required for the faithful performance of the contract, as well as a payment bond in an amount equal to 100 percent of the total contract price. Bidders shall also secure a Certificate of Liability Insurance with limits and listed entities in accordance with Section 00800 – Supplementary Conditions.

All Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope plainly marked:

Bid for IFB 27-2100 Route 9 Water Main Rehabilitation – Phase I

131 Oak Street, Westborough, Massachusetts 01581 Attn: Purchasing Department

All bids for this project are subject to applicable public bidding laws of Massachusetts, including, but not limited to G.L. c.30, §39M.

Attention is directed to the minimum wage rates to be paid as determined by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development and the weekly payroll record submittal requirements under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Section 26 through 27D inclusive.

Complete instructions for filing bids are included in the DOCUMENT 00100, INSTRUCTIONS

TO BIDDERS.

Selection of the contractor will be based upon bidder qualifications, including evidence of past performance on similar projects, and bid price. The contract will be awarded to the bidder deemed by the awarding authority to be the lowest responsible and eligible bidder.

The bidder agrees that its bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of 30 days, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excluded, after the opening of the bids.

The Town reserves the right to waive any informalities, to accept or reject, in whole or in part any or all bids, or take whatever other action may be deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.

Purchasing Department

Westborough, Massachusetts