2025 Gate Valve Exercising

The Town of Bedford, Massachusetts, through its Select Board, is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive Gate Valve Exercising project covering approximately 84 miles of water main and 1,690 total gate valves. The initial contract year will focus on exercising 845 gates, with an option for two additional one-year contract renewals. The procurement involves both gate valve exercising and repair services, including 50 gate valve repairs (20 requiring excavation and 30 not requiring excavation). Interested bidders must register online beginning June 18, 2025, with a non-refundable $20 fee for document sets, and submit sealed bids to the Department of Public Works at 314 Great Road, Bedford, MA 01730 by July 3, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, with a comprehensive evaluation focusing on technical capability, cost-effectiveness, and overall project approach.

The procurement encourages participation from minority and women-owned businesses, with specific provisions to promote diverse vendor engagement. Bidders must provide 100% performance and payment bonds, and all work will be subject to prevailing wage rate requirements. The Select Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and select the proposal deemed most advantageous to the town. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the scope of work covering 84 miles of water main infrastructure suggests a substantial municipal investment. The project's multi-year potential and comprehensive valve maintenance approach indicates a significant commitment to municipal water infrastructure maintenance and operational efficiency. Potential contractors should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in municipal water system maintenance, valve exercising techniques, and comprehensive repair capabilities across both excavation and non-excavation scenarios.