26C-420-1754

The Town of Wellesley Department of Public Works is seeking bids for Contract #26C-420-1754, which involves Surface Treatments of Hot-Mix Asphalt Roadways in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The procurement is a competitive bid process targeting road maintenance and improvement projects. Prospective bidders must be prequalified in accordance with MassDOT's Pavement Surfacing contractor guidelines, demonstrating specialized expertise in roadway surface treatments. The project has an estimated value of $539,500.00 and requires bidders to submit detailed proposals addressing roadway resurfacing specifications. Bid submissions are due on May 15, 2025, at 2:30 PM, to be delivered to the DPW Operations Building in Wellesley Hills, with a mandatory $500 bid deposit required in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or treasurer's/cashier's check. Each bid will be evaluated based on compliance with technical specifications, pricing, and the Department of Public Works' determination of the most advantageous proposal for the Town of Wellesley.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises, and no incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement allows for potential purchases by other Wellesley municipal departments and boards, expanding the potential utility of the contract. A notable feature of the contract is a price adjustment mechanism for liquid asphalt emulsions, diesel fuel, and gasoline, with base prices to be determined by MassDOT Period Prices, which provides some financial flexibility for contractors. The Department of Public Works reserves the right to accept or reject any bid items or proposals based on what it determines to be in the best interest of the Town. If the DPW building is closed on the bid opening date, a virtual bid opening option will be provided, ensuring transparency and accessibility in the procurement process. The total project budget is set at $539,500.00, with potential for additional municipal department utilization.