Fitchburg Road Sewer Main Extension - Phase 1

The Town of Ayer Department of Public Works is soliciting sealed general contractor bids for the Fitchburg Road Sewer Main Extension, Phase 1, in Massachusetts, with bids due December 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Prevailing wage rates under M.G.L. Chapter 149, Sections 26 to 27D apply to this project, and the Town will conduct bidding and award under M.G.L. Chapter 30, Section 39M. The source names no set-aside or local-vendor preference.

The scope is construction of a new gravity sewer main on Fitchburg Road, including appurtenances, service connections, trench paving, and miscellaneous related work. Traffic management and road restoration must meet MassDOT standards and permit requirements.

Each general bid requires bid security equal to 5 percent of the bid amount. The successful bidder must furnish a 100 percent performance bond and a 100 percent payment bond from a surety acceptable to the Owner. Bidders may not withdraw bids for 60 calendar days, excluding weekends and legal holidays, after the bid opening date.

Bids will be received at the Ayer DPW Administrative Building, 25 Brook Street, Ayer, Massachusetts 01432, and publicly opened and read aloud. Contract completion is 150 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, which will not be issued before April 1, 2027. Contract documents are available electronically at www.ayer.ma.us/Bids.aspx. The Town reserves the right to waive informalities and reject any or all bids.