Factory Pond Dam Rehabilitation and Woodland Street Bridge Replacement

The Town of Holliston, located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, is soliciting sealed bids for the Factory Pond Dam Rehabilitation and Woodland Street Bridge Replacement project. This public works procurement encompasses multiple critical infrastructure improvements, including mobilization, erosion and sediment control, water main relocation, spillway replacement, bridge replacement, roadway improvements, railing installation, and comprehensive site restoration. Bidders must submit sealed proposals to the Town Administrator's Office by 1:00 PM EST on December 11, 2024, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled on-site on November 20, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The successful contractor will be required to commence work within 10 days of receiving a written Notice to Proceed and complete the entire project by September 1, 2025. Failure to meet the project timeline will result in liquidated damages of $2,000 per day. Bid submissions must include a bid security of 5% of the total bid amount, which can be provided as a certified, treasurer's, cashier's, or company check, or a bid bond. The Town reserves the right to waive informalities and reject any or all bids deemed not in its best interest, and may conduct post-bid interviews to evaluate potential contractors.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract requires the successful bidder to furnish a 100% performance bond and labor and materials bond. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project's estimated contract value is $4,500,000, indicating a significant infrastructure investment. The procurement appears open to qualified contractors with demonstrated capabilities in municipal infrastructure rehabilitation, dam restoration, and bridge replacement. No specific technology integration requirements are outlined in the available documentation. Potential bidders should have substantial experience in complex public works projects, strong financial stability, and the capacity to meet stringent municipal construction standards and timelines. The comprehensive nature of the project—spanning dam rehabilitation, bridge replacement, and associated infrastructure improvements—suggests a need for contractors with multidisciplinary engineering and construction expertise.