Advertisement for 2017 Water Main Improvements bid

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the 2017 Water Main Improvements project issued by the City of Brockton, Massachusetts Department of Public Works. The project consists of installing approximately 1,580 feet of 8-inch ductile iron water main on Norwich Road, 2,050 feet of 8-inch ductile iron water main on Tina Avenue, and 185 feet of 12-inch ductile iron and 8-inch insulated steel water main on a portion of Court Street. The work includes new service connections, fittings, valves, hydrants, utility crossings, traffic management, and associated site work. Sealed bids will be received until 11:00 AM on May 9, 2017, and a pre-bid conference will be held on April 27, 2017. The project must be completed within 200 calendar days, excluding a winter shutdown period. Bidders must provide a 5% bid security, and the successful bidder must furnish 100% performance and payment bonds. Wage rates are subject to Massachusetts prevailing wage requirements. The contract will be awarded pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30, Section 39M, and the award is contingent on the City's needs, appropriation, and availability of funds. The City reserves the right to waive informalities or reject any or all bids.

The contracting opportunity is not designated for any specific set-aside or disadvantaged enterprise. The advertisement does not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The advertisement does not include any details on the possible award values or budget ranges for this project.