250597 Remove and Replace Munitions Impacted Soils on the India Range Berm

The Massachusetts Military Division is soliciting bids for removal and replacement of munitions-impacted soils on the India Range Berm at Camp Edwards in Barnstable, with bids due September 10, 2026 and all work to commence after October 1, 2026 and be 100 percent complete by December 30, 2026.

The scope requires removing the top layer of loam and soil fill down to the inner liner mat; containing and disposing of removed soils in accordance with applicable regulations; restoring or replacing the fabric liner; installing new 1/4-inch minus soils across the entire berm; installing jute matting; and hydroseeding. Technical drawings specify screening of select sand fill to a maximum particle size of 1/8 inch, placement of 4 inches of topsoil on all disturbed areas, and installation of Tensar-SC-150 BN erosion control matting on all slopes. The compressed three-month performance window requires careful resource planning and coordination across multiple work phases.

Prevailing wage rates established by the Department of Labor Standards apply under Wage Request Number 20260716143333. Hourly rates vary by construction classification, trade union, and effective date through 2028, with apprentice rates available for registered apprentices. Contractors must submit weekly payroll reports and Statements of Compliance directly to the awarding authority and maintain records for three years.

Bidders must complete the Commonwealth's standard forms: a Non-Collusion Form, a Certificate of Compliance with State Tax Laws (M.G.L. Chapter 62C, Section 49A and Chapter 151A, Section 19A), a Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing (except sole proprietors), a Prompt Payment Discount Form offering early-payment discounts for payment within 10, 15, 20, and 30 days, and a General Bid Form. Commonwealth General Terms and Conditions apply, establishing contractor responsibilities, insurance, bonding, indemnification, and compliance obligations. Individuals seeking access to Massachusetts National Guard facilities require REAL ID-compliant identification effective May 7, 2025.

No estimated contract value, incumbent contractor, or evaluation criteria weighting are identified in the source materials.