Emergency Repairs to Water Mains and Services

Boston Water & Sewer Commission is soliciting bids for emergency repairs to water mains and services throughout Boston on an as-needed basis, with bids due September 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The contract carries mandatory minority and women business enterprise participation goals: minimum 9 percent utilization of certified minority-owned business enterprises and 6 percent of certified women-owned business enterprises.

Work consists of water main and service-pipe repair and replacement, valve and hydrant work, and related waterworks appurtenances. Line items include miscellaneous trench excavation, gravel, sheathing, trench boxes, temporary paving, edgestone reset, and water main repairs at specified quantities. Prospective bidders must visit the site to familiarize themselves with local conditions. Bidders must submit a bid deposit equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount.

The contract period runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027 (365 days). Award will be made to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder within thirty days of proposal opening, provided BWSC Commissioners approve the bid. The contract requires performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the total contract price.

Price adjustment provisions apply for diesel fuel, gasoline, liquid asphalt, and Portland cement based on monthly variance from base prices established in July 2026. Liquidated damages are set at $750 per calendar day for failure to meet the contract completion date. Contractors must maintain special duty police at their own expense as deemed necessary by the Police Commissioner and comply with CDL drug and alcohol testing, large vehicle safety device compliance per City of Boston ordinance, state tax compliance certification, Boston resident employment preferences, and all applicable federal, state, and local labor laws and wage requirements. Written questions are due at least ten days prior to bid opening.