Fishbrook Transmission Main Modifications

The Town of Andover, Massachusetts is requesting sealed bids on Fish Brook Transmission Main Modifications under IFB #450/017/27, with bids due October 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit on September 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Work must begin in or around Spring 2027 and conclude by April 30, 2027, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays beyond that date.

The scope encompasses approximately 60 feet of new 24-inch ductile iron water main with a horizontal wye, horizontal and vertical bends, a 2-inch corporation and tubing for emptying, side-laying gate valves, and connections to existing water main at the Fish Brook Pumping Station yard (98 Brundrett Avenue, Andover, MA). Pipe and fitting installation must be completed within two weeks of the start date; cleanup and demobilization within four weeks. All work must occur during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) with minimal impact to office operations.

Qualification requirement: bidders must demonstrate successful completion of a minimum of three projects within the past five years involving construction of 20-inch diameter or larger transmission mains and associated pressurized piping, valves, and appurtenances. Bidders must comply with Massachusetts prevailing wage requirements under MGL Chapter 149 and possess a Certificate of Eligibility from the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management.

Bid security of 5% of the total bid amount is required as cash, certified check, or bid bond. A performance and labor/materials payment bond of 50% of the contract price is required before contract signing. Bidders must submit a Certificate of Good Faith and Tax Attestation Form, an Affidavit of OSHA Compliance, and project references with their bids. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder. The Town is exempt from all purchaser taxes and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.