The Town of Reading, Massachusetts is requesting sealed bids for lead service line replacement — Phase 2 under Contract No. 27-04, with bids due October 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Town Clerk's office.

The scope covers removal and replacement of approximately 75 lead water services throughout Town of Reading in both public rights-of-way and private properties. Work includes premise inspections, service exploration, furnishing and installation of underground water service lines and appurtenances, and surface restoration. The contractor must secure all required local permits. The required contract completion period is 120 consecutive days, exclusive of a winter shutdown from November 15 to April 15.

Massachusetts Minimum Wage Rates under M.G.L. Chapter 149, Sections 26 to 27D apply. Contractors are responsible for obtaining applicable minimum wage rate information prior to bid opening. Bid security is required as a bid bond, cash, certified check, or treasurer's or cashier's check payable to the Town in an amount equal to five percent of the bid.

Bid documents are available for download from the Town's website beginning September 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to decline award for any reason deemed in the Town's and/or public's best interest. Bidding and award procedures follow M.G.L. Chapter 30, Section 39M.

27-04 lead service replacement - phase 2

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