Dexter Road Sidewalk and Stormwater Improvement Project

This procurement notice contains a data integrity issue: the header identifies Washtenaw County, Michigan, but the attached bid document describes a sidewalk saw-cutting project issued by the City of Newton Purchasing Department in Newton, Massachusetts for bid opening June 4, 2026. The following summary addresses the Newton, Massachusetts solicitation, as it is the substantive contract opportunity in the source material.

The City of Newton Purchasing Department is requesting bids on sidewalk saw-cutting services under IFB #26-67, with bids due June 4, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Newton City Hall. The work consists of horizontal saw-cutting to remove trip hazards from concrete and asphalt sidewalks throughout Newton, with an estimated quantity of 1,500 inch-feet per fiscal year. The contract runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with City options to renew for two additional one-year terms (FY 2028 and FY 2029) contingent on funding and performance.

Bidders must comply with Massachusetts prevailing wage requirements as established by the Department of Labor and Industries, with wage schedules subject to annual updates for multi-year contracts. All on-site employees must complete at least 10 hours of OSHA-approved safety and health training. Contractors must accommodate existing business operations and pedestrian access, coordinate project limits with a City engineer before commencing work, and restore affected areas to original condition.

Award goes to the lowest eligible and responsible bidder. Submission requires one original and two copies with a bid deposit of not less than five percent of bid value. Bidders must furnish a Certificate of Insurance naming the City as additional insured (Commercial General Liability $500,000 per occurrence / $1,000,000 aggregate; Vehicle Liability $500,000 per person / $1,000,000 aggregate for personal injury and $300,000 per occurrence / $500,000 aggregate for property damage) and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond at 50% of the contract total. Compliance certifications include tax compliance, non-collusion, debarment status, IRS Form W-9, and a Bidder's Qualifications and References Form listing at least four completed similar contracts. Contract documents were available online at www.newtonma.gov/bids beginning May 21, 2026. The City is exempt from Massachusetts sales tax; bidders shall not include sales tax in their bids.