IFB - Crack Sealant Treatment

The Town of Franklin, located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a comprehensive crack sealant treatment project for municipal bituminous streets. The procurement, conducted under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30, Section 39m, seeks a qualified construction firm to prepare existing street cracks and apply professional crack sealant treatments across various municipal roadways. The project involves preparing street surfaces, applying sealant materials, and completing street maintenance work through phased implementation, with an initial completion target of June 30, 2025, and additional work scheduled for the summer of 2025. Interested bidders must submit sealed proposals by May 9, 2025, at 10:20 AM directly to the Franklin Municipal Building, with bid specifications available for download from the town's website. Evaluation will be based on unit bid prices, which must comprehensively cover all materials, labor, equipment, and associated resources required to satisfactorily complete the street maintenance work. Bidders are advised to direct any questions or inquiries to Pam Vickery, the Town's Purchasing Officer, who can be reached via phone at 508.520.4918, fax at 508.541.5253, or email at pvickery@franklin.ma.us.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The estimated project budget is approximately $150,000, with the contract to be awarded based on competitive unit pricing and comprehensive project capabilities. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are specifically mentioned in the available documentation. The project appears to be a standard municipal infrastructure maintenance initiative without complex technological integration requirements. Prospective bidders should demonstrate expertise in street maintenance, crack sealing techniques, and the ability to execute phased municipal road repair projects. The procurement process emphasizes competitive bidding and seeks a contractor capable of efficiently completing the street maintenance work within the specified timeframes and quality standards. Interested construction firms should carefully review the bid specifications and ensure complete compliance with all municipal procurement guidelines and project requirements.