IFB 27-0200 Water Meter Replacement Pilot Program

The Town of Westborough, Massachusetts is requesting sealed bids for the Water Meter Replacement Pilot Program (IFB 27-0200) to install approximately 235 water meters and AMI modules ranging from 5/8-inch to 6-inch, with bids due July 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time. Massachusetts prevailing wage rates under General Laws Chapter 149, Sections 26 to 27H apply to the project.

The scope comprises furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals to remove existing meters and radio modules and install new Badger E-Series Ultrasonic water meters and HLG Communication Modules with confirmation of valid meter readings. The water meters and AMI modules will be procured through a separate contract and furnished pre-wired and pre-programmed. The required contract completion period is 180 consecutive days.

Bid security of 5% of the bid amount is required in the form of a bid bond, cash, certified check, or treasurer's/cashier's check payable to the Owner. The selected contractor must furnish both a performance bond and a payment bond in an amount equal to at least 100% of the contract price. Bids must remain valid for 30 days after opening, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.

Written requests for interpretation of contract documents must be submitted to Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc., Attention: Hali Goodwin, at least ten working days prior to bid opening. Contract documents are available for free viewing and downloading at www.accentblueprints.com or in physical form from Accent Printing, Inc. for a fee. Bids are submitted to the Westborough Department of Public Works, 131 Oak St, Westborough, MA 01581. All bids are subject to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30, Section 39M as amended.