BID FOR: Infrastructure Improvements 223/261 Thatcher St

The City of Brockton, Massachusetts Department of Public Works is requesting sealed bids for infrastructure improvements at 223/261 Thatcher Street under ITB Project #262091, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Bidders must hold MassDOT Highway Division prequalification in the HIGHWAY - CONSTRUCTION class of work, a mandatory eligibility gate.

The scope encompasses roadway construction including layout, minor excavation, grading, subbase and compaction, curbs and sidewalks, drainage systems, sewer and water systems, pavement binder and finish courses, and bus shelter improvements. Construction begins no earlier than March 1, 2027, with major utility lines and road subbase completion required by June 4, 2027, and full project completion by August 17, 2027. The contractor must coordinate with a separate site development contractor for site access after June 4, 2027.

The estimated contract value, including base bid and all add alternates, is $1.5 million. A bid deposit of not less than 5% of the greatest possible bid amount is required, payable to the City of Brockton. The successful bidder must furnish a Labor and Materials Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, each in the amount of 100% of the contract amount. Full compliance with Massachusetts wage laws and prevailing wage rates is required. The project is funded through a Mass Works grant.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. on site. Written inquiries must be submitted to Jason Kroll at jkroll@horsleywitten.com by 4:00 p.m. on October 2, 2026. Electronic bid submission through Projectdoc.com is mandatory; hard copy bids will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened online with an optional in-person opening at City Hall. Bid documents are available through Projectdoc.com beginning September 23, 2026.