Paving for Sheffield Egremont Road in Sheffield, MA

The Town of Sheffield, Massachusetts is requesting sealed bids for paving work on Sheffield-Egremont Road, with bids due September 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bidders must be pre-qualified by MassDOT in the Pavement Surfacing class; only pre-qualified bidders receive bid documents at no cost, while non-pre-qualified bidders may obtain one for a $50 fee refundable upon achieving pre-qualification.

The scope includes approximately 32,000 square yards of 2-inch cold planing, approximately 3,550 tons of 2-inch 9.5mm finish-course asphalt, and approximately 2,300 gallons of asphalt emulsion for tack coat. All materials and workmanship must meet MassDOT specifications. Work must be completed by November 1, 2026.

The estimated project cost is $500,000 to $575,000. Each bid must be accompanied by a security or bond equal to 5 percent of the bid price, and the successful bidder must furnish 100 percent performance and payment bonds. Bidders may not withdraw bids for thirty days after opening.

The project is subject to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149 Section 26 to 27F prevailing wage requirements. A minimum 5 percent minority employee rate in each class is required. The prevailing wage schedule was issued August 19, 2026 under Request Number 20260818184612; hourly rates vary by occupation and union affiliation, with total rates ranging from approximately $27.74 for field engineering to over $107 for specialized trades. All apprentices must be registered with the Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards and carry valid apprentice identification cards during work hours. Contractors must file weekly certified payroll reports with the awarding authority and maintain records for three years.

Sealed bids marked "SHEFFIELD-EGREMONT ROAD PAVING 2026" must be delivered to the Select Board's Office at Town Hall, 21 Depot Square, Sheffield, MA 01257. Bid documents are available by contacting the Select Board's office at (413) 229-7000, extension 152, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.