High Street Drainage Improvements Project

The High Street Drainage Improvements Project is a public works procurement by the Town of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, located in Bristol County, seeking a contractor to replace approximately 1,500 linear feet of deteriorating drainage infrastructure. The project involves comprehensive roadway rehabilitation, including replacing corrugated metal pipe (CMP) with reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), upgrading block structure catch basins and manholes with precast concrete structures, milling and overlaying High Street, replacing granite curb, restoring asphalt sidewalks, and performing lawn restoration. Bidders must be pre-qualified by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and will be evaluated based on total base construction cost. The procurement timeline includes a pre-bid conference and site showing scheduled for June 25, 2025, with sealed bids due by 12:59 PM on July 17, 2025. The project has strict completion requirements, with substantial completion mandated by October 31, 2025, and final completion by December 31, 2025, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for delays beyond specified dates.

The contract requires bidders to submit a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the total bid value, with the successful contractor required to provide 100% performance and payment bonds. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement follows Massachusetts General Laws regarding public works contracts and requires compliance with prevailing wage rates. The project is funded by state funds, and the Town of Bridgewater reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Though a precise budget range is not specified in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure improvements suggests a significant municipal investment. The construction plans and bid documents, totaling approximately 26MB, provide detailed specifications for potential bidders, with the project focusing on critical municipal infrastructure improvements in the High Street area.