FY27 Ocean Street & Gosnold Street Improvements

The Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works is requesting bids on the FY27 Ocean Street & Gosnold Street Improvements project under IFB, with bids due October 22, 2026 (extended via Addendum No. 3). MassDOT prequalification for Highway Construction work is a mandatory requirement and the primary eligibility filter.

The scope includes furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment for guardrails, drainage, path lighting, fencing, bollards, curb ramps, sidewalks, traffic signs, crosswalks, pavement resurfacing, pavement markings, and associated improvements. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, with rates as of July 28, 2026, and requires weekly certified payroll documentation. Contractors must comply with OSHA training certification requirements and Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30S.39M.

The project estimate is $1,070,000. Contract completion is required by May 14, 2027, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day assessed for delays beyond that date. Bid security of 5% of the bid price must accompany each submission in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or treasurer's/cashier's check. The successful bidder must furnish Labor and Materials Payment Bonds and a Performance Bond, each equal to 100% of the contract amount. All materials used are exempt from Massachusetts sales tax.

Questions were due September 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. noon (a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for August 27, 2026). All bids must be submitted exclusively through the Town's Bonfire Online Procurement Portal; hard copy submissions are not accepted. Virtual bid opening occurs via Zoom.