Bituminous Materials

The Massachusetts Department of Public Works, specifically the Sudbury municipal office, is seeking sealed bids for bituminous materials through a competitive procurement process for Middlesex County. The contract opportunity, identified by the State Local Contract Opportunity ID 67dd4333b23a6963840dc85e, solicits bids for bituminous concrete to be supplied at plant locations, with various mix designs that must conform to Massachusetts Highway Standard Specifications, Section M3 Bituminous Materials, subsection M3.11.00. Bidders are required to submit a bid deposit equal to 5% of their total bid price as part of the proposal. Interested vendors can obtain bid forms directly from the Director of Public Works located at 275 Old Lancaster Road in Sudbury, Massachusetts, or by requesting documentation via email to barterd@sudbury.ma.us. The procurement timeline indicates the opportunity was posted on March 20, 2025, with bid submissions due by April 3, 2025, providing approximately two weeks for potential contractors to prepare and submit their proposals.

While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with standard municipal procurement guidelines. The procurement appears to be open to qualified contractors with experience in bituminous concrete production and supply, particularly those familiar with Massachusetts highway construction specifications. No incumbent vendors or existing contract details are mentioned in the current solicitation. Though a precise budget range is not specified, the requirement for a 5% bid deposit suggests the anticipated contract value is substantial enough to warrant a significant financial commitment from prospective vendors. Interested parties should carefully review the complete bid documentation and ensure their technical capabilities and material specifications align with the Massachusetts Highway Standard Specifications for bituminous concrete materials.