Barnum Road Bridge Rehabilitation

The Town of Ayer, Massachusetts Department of Public Works is requesting sealed bids on the Barnum Road Bridge Rehabilitation project, with bids due August 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. All bidders must hold pre-qualification from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in the Bridge Construction class of work.

The scope encompasses preservation of an 85-year-old bridge structure through targeted concrete repairs to the bridge deck slab underside, sidewalk slab, pile caps, and wingwalls to address cracking, spalling, and delamination; permanent slope stabilization to improve erosion; and safety upgrades replacing non-compliant guardrails with new MASH-compliant systems. Work includes clearing and grubbing, earth and reinforced concrete excavation, asphalt paving, concrete placement, guardrail installation, temporary traffic control, and erosion control measures.

The estimated project value is $771,710. The Notice to Proceed will issue no earlier than April 5, 2027, with a contract completion period of 180 calendar days and substantial completion required within 150 calendar days. Prevailing wage rates as determined by the Massachusetts Department of Workforce Development apply under M.G.L. Chapter 149, Sections 26-27D. Bid security of 5 percent of the bid amount is required, along with 100 percent performance and payment bonds. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for delays beyond the substantial completion deadline and $500 per day for delays beyond final completion. The project is exempt from Massachusetts sales tax on building materials and supplies.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ayer Department of Public Works Office. The contract is subject to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30, Section 39M, and U.S. Department of Labor and Massachusetts Department of Labor and Industries safety regulations.