Lead & Copper Exploratory Excavation

The Town of Bedford, located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, is seeking sealed bids for a Lead and Copper Exploratory Excavation project to be received at the Department of Public Works by January 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The procurement involves conducting 90 test pits for confirmatory excavation and 10 assumed full water service replacements in the base bid, with an optional Add Alternate 1 for an additional 35 test pits to help the town meet its goal of 180 test pits by 2027. Bidding documents will be available for download starting January 9, 2025, through the town's website, with physical copies available for a non-refundable $20.00 fee. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder based on the total amount of the base bid plus Alternate 1, in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30, Section 39M. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid security, and the successful contractor must provide 100% performance and payment bonds.

The town encourages participation from minority and women-owned businesses and has established specific requirements for contractor qualifications. The project is subject to prevailing wage rates under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Sections 26 to 27G. The contract award is contingent upon appropriation by Bedford Town Meeting, which introduces potential budget flexibility. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project appears to be part of a broader municipal infrastructure improvement initiative focused on water service line testing and potential replacement. The procurement does not explicitly list a total contract value, but the scope suggests a significant infrastructure investment involving multiple test pits and potential service line replacements. Contractors interested in bidding should carefully review the full invitation to bid document and be prepared to meet the technical, legal, and administrative requirements outlined in the procurement materials.