IFB- Sheffield Egremont Road Paving 2026 9.15.26.docx

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Attached to: Sheffield Egremont Road Paving
Solicitation number: BD-27-1680-TH152-TH152-133796
Issued by: Massachusetts

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This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Town of Sheffield, Massachusetts Select Board for roadway milling and bituminous concrete paving on Sheffield Egremont Road. The project scope includes approximately 32,000 square yards of 2-inch milling, approximately 3,550 tons of 2-inch top coat, and approximately 2,300 gallons of asphalt emulsion for tack coat. All work must be completed by November 14, 2026. Sealed bids marked "SHEFFIELD EGREMONT ROAD PAVING 2026" must be delivered to the Select Board's Office at Town Hall, 21 Depot Square, Sheffield, MA 01257 on or before October 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bid documents and specifications are available by calling the Select Board's office at (413) 229-7000, Extension 152, Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Bidders should familiarize themselves with the road sections to be paved, which will be paint-marked for identification. Questions regarding site conditions should be directed to David Ruot, Highway Superintendent, at (413) 229-7030. All materials and workmanship must meet MassDOT specifications.

The estimated project cost is $559,175. Each bid must be accompanied by a 5 percent security or bond of the bid price, and the successful bidder must furnish 100 percent performance and payment bonds. The contractor must be pre-qualified by MassDOT in the Pavement Surfacing class of work. Wage rates are subject to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Sections 26-27F, with a minimum minority employee percentage rate of 5 percent in each class. The contract includes a price adjustment mechanism for hot mix asphalt mixtures based on MassDOT period price adjustments, with base prices dated August 2026 as follows: liquid asphalt at $712.50 per ton, diesel at $4.693 per gallon, and Portland cement at $452.13 per ton. Bidders may not withdraw their bids for thirty days following the bid opening date. The Town of Sheffield reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to make an award in any manner deemed in the best interests of the Town.

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TOWN OF SHEFFIELD

INVITATION FOR BIDS

September 23, 2026

The Town of Sheffield is seeking bids for roadway milling and in-place Bituminous Concrete on Sheffield Egremont Road. This includes approximately 32,000 square yards of 2” milling, approximately 3,550 tons of 2” top coat, and approximately 2,300 gallons of asphalt emulsion for tack coat. The estimated project cost is $559,175.

The Town shall have the right to increase or decrease these amounts depending on road conditions. Bidders should familiarize themselves with sections of roads to be paved. Road to be paint marked to identify the section to be paved. Questions in this regard should be directed to David Ruot, Highway Superintendent, at (413) 229-7030.

All work is to be completed by November 14, 2026. All materials and workmanship must meet MassDOT specifications. Bid Documents and Specifications are available by calling the Select Board’s office (413-229-7000, Ext. 152), Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Bids in sealed, opaque envelopes shall be marked "SHEFFIELD EGREMONT ROAD PAVING 2026" and delivered to the Select Board’s Office, Town Hall, 21 Depot Square, Sheffield, MA 01257 on or before October 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bid packages will contain information on how to attend the bid opening. Awarding Authority is the Select Board.

Each general bid shall be accompanied by a security or bond in the amount of 5% (percent) of the bid price. The successful bidder must furnish a 100% performance bond and 100% payment bond. The minority employee percentage rate to be applied to this project will not be less than 5% (percent) in each class. Wage rates are subject to the minimum wage rates as per M.G.L. Chapter 149 Section 26 to 27F, inclusive. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of thirty days after the actual date of opening of the bids.

This contract will contain a price adjustment for hot mix asphalt mixtures. Price adjustments will be in accordance with MassDOT period price adjustments for Hot Mix Asphalt. The base prices, dated August 2026, are as follows: Liquid asphalt, $712.50 per ton; Diesel, $4.693 per gallon, Portland Cement, $452.13 per ton. The price adjustment will be based on the variance from the Base Price to the Period Price at the time the work is completed. The price adjustment must be reflected on the invoice.

The contractor must be pre-qualified by MassDOT. MassDOT prequalification of contractors with a class of work as, Pavement Surfacing, for the project with an estimated value of $559,175 will be required. Only bidders who are pre-qualified will be able to receive the bid package.

The Town of Sheffield reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive minor informalities or irregularities in any bid, and to make an award in any manner consistent with the law and deemed to be in the best interests of the Town.

Lee Buttala

Chair, Select Board

Invitation for Bids Documents and Specifications • Town of Sheffield • Sheffield Egremont Road 2026

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