Permanent Paving of Roadway Excavations Citywide

The Boston Water and Sewer Commission is soliciting bids for permanent paving of roadway excavations citywide on an emergency or as-needed basis under Contract 27-303-008, with bids due September 22, 2026. The work is subject to prevailing wage requirements under the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards effective August 12, 2026, and includes mandatory minority employee utilization and women business enterprise participation requirements.

The scope encompasses temporary and permanent trench repair, bituminous concrete overlay paving, milling, edgestone installation, water and sewer/drain casting adjustment, thermoplastic pavement markings, and traffic signal loop detectors. Bid items include gravel (50 cubic yards), temporary paving (3,000 square yards), permanent trench repair in Boston (14,500 square yards), permanent paving in DCR streets (200 square yards), permanent paving in state highways (100 square yards), and bituminous concrete overlay paving (200 square yards), among miscellaneous items. Special duty police services are included with estimated hours across multiple ranks and shifts. The contractor must comply with all applicable federal and state labor laws, including mandatory weekly payroll reporting and apprentice registration requirements.

Performance bonds, payment bonds, liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance are required. Liquidated damages of $750 per day apply for unauthorized work mobilization prior to Notice to Proceed. Prevailing wage rates remain in effect for the contract duration with annual updates required for multi-year projects. All contractors and subcontractors must maintain wage compliance and submit evidence to the Boston Water and Sewer Commission throughout project execution.

The contract documents include general conditions, special conditions, and detailed specifications for excavation, backfill, bituminous paving, and related work.