On-Call Purchase and Installation of Tapping Sleeve and Valve

The Town of Franklin, Massachusetts is seeking to retain the on-call services of a contractor to furnish and install either a tapping sleeve and valve and/or an insertion valve on an existing water main within the town. The selected contractor will be responsible for mobilization, crew labor, service truck, EM cutting machine, and all hand and power tools to complete the work, which is estimated to cost approximately $50,000. The Town will provide a safe, OSHA-compliant excavation, extension ladders, lighting, dewatering pumps, concrete encasement if requested, gate box and top for valve, proper backfill of trench and temporary and final paving, as well as obtain all permits and secure and pay for police details as required. Proposals are due on June 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM to the Franklin Municipal Building Purchasing Office, and the contract term is from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The pricing for the installation is inclusive of all required equipment and labor.

This is an on-call contract to be utilized by the Town of Franklin, which is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Town has not provided any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor has it specified any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The awarded contract value is estimated to be approximately $50,000.