2026 Water Service Replacement

The Town of Burlington, Massachusetts Department of Public Works is requesting sealed bids for water service replacement on Church Lane, Edgemont Avenue, Elm Avenue, and Pinevale Avenue under Contract 27C-411-29, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. The project is procured under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30, Section 39M and requires prevailing wage compliance under Chapter 149, Sections 26-27G.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience with five satisfactorily completed similar projects. The scope encompasses abandonment and disposal of eight water services and installation of eight 1-inch copper services totaling approximately 100 linear feet. The bid form includes 13 line items covering copper tubing installation, curb boxes, corporation taps, unions, and materials (loam, hydroseed, gravel, sand), along with excavation, concrete removal, and bituminous patching. Work must conform to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway and Bridges (2020 edition) and the Standard Water Service Detail referenced in Appendix B.

Work must commence no later than September 7, 2026 and be completed by November 13, 2026. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per calendar day for delays beyond the completion date. Prevailing wage rates, effective through March 4, 2030, range from approximately $37.53 to $125.77 per hour depending on construction classification and union affiliation. All contractors and subcontractors must submit weekly payroll reports directly to the Burlington Department of Public Works and ensure apprentices are registered with the Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards.

Bidders must submit a bid bond, cash, or certified check equal to 5 percent of the bid amount. The successful bidder must provide 100 percent Payment and Performance bonds and execute the formal agreement within 10 days of notice of award. Bid specifications and forms are available on the Town's website or in person at the DPW/Engineering Division, 25 Center Street, for a $50 reproduction fee beginning July 23, 2026. Benjamin Jette is the designated representative for questions. Award goes to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder.