Pavement Surfacing of Center Depot Rd

The Town of Charlton is requesting sealed bids for pavement surfacing of Center Depot Road (FY2027-03) with bids due September 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with an estimated project value of $420,375. Bidders must be prequalified by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in the PAVEMENT SURFACING class of work under 720 CMR 5.00, a mandatory eligibility requirement for horizontal construction projects exceeding $50,000.

The scope covers mill and pave work on approximately 28,000 square yards of Center Depot Road at a depth of 2 inches. Work must comply with the 2026 Edition Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges issued by MassDOT Highway Division, incorporating by reference AASHTO, ASTM, ACI, AISC, and AWS standards. All materials must meet federal Buy America and Build America Buy America requirements and be accompanied by Certificates of Compliance from manufacturers. A prevailing wage schedule issued by the Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development on July 29, 2026 (Wage Request Number 20260729130253) applies to all contractors, subcontractors, and employees; the schedule covers over one hundred construction classifications with wages effective through December 4, 2028, and contractors must submit weekly payroll reports directly to the Town and maintain records for three years.

All bids exceeding $50,000 must include a 5% bid deposit in the form of cash, bid bond, or certified check payable to the Town of Charlton. Successful bidders must furnish a 100% Performance Bond and 50% Payment Bond under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30, Section 39M, and must execute the contract and provide a certificate of insurance within ten days of award. Bid packets are available by email request to mary.devlin@townofcharlton.net or in person at the Charlton Municipal Offices, 37 Main Street, during business hours (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday). Sealed bids must be submitted to the Town Administrator's Office; no late bids will be accepted. Do not submit bids via COMMBUYS.