SS 2027 PW2 - Addenda 3.pdf

This Addendum #3 document, issued September 30, 2026, provides supplemental information for an Invitation for Bids (IFB) SS 2027 PW2 issued by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) on behalf of the South Shore Regional Services Consortium representing twelve Massachusetts municipalities: Braintree, Cohasset, Duxbury, Hanover, Hingham, Hull, Marshfield, Milton, Norwell, Pembroke, Rockland, and Scituate. The solicitation concerns debris disposal services, specifically the hauling and disposal of stockpiled street sweepings and catch basin cleanings from designated town locations to licensed disposal facilities. Estimated quantities total 1,600 tons (750 tons of catch basin cleanings and 850 tons of street sweepings) priced on a per-ton basis. Sealed bids are due October 8, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with public bid opening conducted via Zoom meeting. The contract term runs from execution through December 31, 2027, with possible extension if new contracts are not procured by that date, provided no term including extensions exceeds three years.

The estimated contract value is $72,988 for one year. Bidders must submit a 5% bid deposit (bid bond or certified check), performance bonds and labor and materials payment bonds each at 50% of estimated contract value, comprehensive general liability insurance ($2 million aggregate/$1 million per occurrence), automobile liability insurance ($1 million), workers compensation as required by law, and excess liability insurance ($2 million aggregate/$1 million occurrence). A 1% MAPC contract administration fee applies based on total invoiced amounts. MassDOT prequalification is required; non-prequalified contractors' bids will be rejected unless a waiver is requested at least two weeks before bid opening. Contractors must operate Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and dispose of materials within thirty days of town notification. All employees must complete 10 hours of OSHA-approved construction safety and health training before beginning work. Massachusetts prevailing wage laws apply. Individual contracts will be executed between each municipality and the low bidder; municipalities reserve the right to accept or reject award recommendations. The CommBUYS bid number is BD-27-1217-MAP03-MAP03-133291.