WWTP BEAMS RMF-ADDENDUM 1.pdf

This addendum to an Invitation for Bid issued by the Town of Holliston, Massachusetts Facilities Department amends the specifications and plans for the Wastewater System Upgrades Phase 1B project, specifically for concrete pile caps, beams, and Recycle Media Filtration (RMF) unit installation. Addendum #1, issued July 16, 2026, modifies the original Plans and Specifications dated July 7, 2026, by incorporating subsurface exploration logs and groundwater level data as Attachment A into Section 01 11 00 of the specifications and replacing the original bid form with an updated version. The plans dated July 7, 2026 are deleted entirely and superseded by revised plans dated July 16, 2026. Sealed bids are due July 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Holliston Town Hall, 703 Washington Street, with bid opening occurring immediately after the deadline. Prospective contractors must submit written questions by 1:00 p.m. on July 17, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with all bid proposals remaining firm for ninety calendar days following bid opening.

Bidders must include all delivery costs in their bid prices with no price adjustments, fuel surcharges, or vehicle surcharges permitted. The successful bidder must submit a bid deposit of not less than five percent of the proposed work value and provide payment and performance bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract value within ten days of award. Work must commence immediately upon award and proceed in a timely and efficient manner. Minority and women workforce participation goals of 15.3 percent and 6.9 percent, respectively, apply to this project. Massachusetts prevailing wage requirements under General Laws Chapter 149, Sections 26-27 govern all labor costs, with rates determined by the Division of Occupational Safety. All employees must complete OSHA-approved construction safety and health training of at least ten hours before commencing work. Contractors must maintain comprehensive commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and $3 million annual aggregate, motor vehicle insurance of at least $500,000 per person and $1 million per accident, and workers' compensation insurance.