Fabrication and Installation of Rectangular Manway Nut Island Headworks

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is procuring the fabrication and installation of 8 rectangular fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) manways, 30" OD flat covers, and associated hardware for the Nut Island Headworks facility in Quincy, MA. The work involves installing the new manways to allow for easy maintenance and cleaning access for the facility's odor control scrubbers. This is a construction-related procurement subject to Massachusetts prevailing wage laws. The sealed bids are due by 3:00 PM on May 3, 2010, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible, and eligible bidder. A pre-bid conference will be held on April 28, 2010. Bidders must comply with various requirements, including providing a 50% Labor and Materials Bond, adhering to the MWRA's insurance policies, and acknowledging any issued addenda.

The procurement does not appear to have any special set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no mention of an incumbent vendor or current environment that requires integration. The total award value is not specified, but the procurement is subject to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Section 44A-M, which governs vertical construction services valued over $25,000.