27-03 phase 14 sewer system rehabilitation

The Town of Reading, Massachusetts is requesting sealed bids for Phase 14 Sewer System Rehabilitation (Contract 27-03), with bids due September 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Town Clerk's office. Massachusetts prevailing wage rates apply under M.G.L. Chapter 149, Sections 26 to 27D.

The scope encompasses approximately 6,000 linear feet of 8-inch through 12-inch cured-in-place pipe lining, including preparatory sewer cleaning, television inspection, testing and sealing of service connection joints, bypass pumping, manhole rehabilitation, and associated cleanup work. The Base Bid includes spot repair items requiring removal and disposal of asbestos cement pipe and installation of polyvinyl chloride pipe, along with earthwork, dewatering, drainage, paving, and surface restoration. Bid Alternate No. 1 comprises approximately 1,300 linear feet of 8-inch through 10-inch CIPP lining with similar supporting and spot-repair work.

Bid security equal to five percent of the bid amount is required in the form of a bid bond, cash, certified check, or treasurer's or cashier's check. Bid documents were made available for download on August 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. through the Town's website. The contract will be awarded under M.G.L. Chapter 30, Section 39M. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award or decline to award based on the Town Manager's determination of the Town's and public's best interests.