Phase 10 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project

The Town of Franklin, Massachusetts is requesting sealed bids for the Phase 10 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project under IFB, with bids due August 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Franklin Town Hall.

The scope encompasses sewer pipe cleaning, cast iron descaling and tuberculation removal, pre- and post-rehabilitation closed circuit television (CCTV) inspection, cured-in-place pipe lining rehabilitation, testing and sealing of service connections via chemical grout injection, and associated appurtenances and related work. Bidders may conduct site visits with prior written coordination through the owner or engineer but may not conduct examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, or studies without prior written approval.

Contract award will be to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder based on qualifications, evidence of past performance in similar sewer rehabilitation projects, and base bid and additive alternative bid prices. No pre-bid conference will be held. Bidding documents in electronic form are available at https://www.franklinma.gov/bids.aspx beginning July 29, 2026.

Each bid must include bid security equal to 5% of the bid amount as a bid bond, cash, or certified check payable to the Town of Franklin. The successful bidder must furnish 100% Performance and Construction Payment Bonds with a surety company acceptable to the Town. Bids remain valid and may not be withdrawn for 30 days (excluding weekends and legal holidays) following bid opening. Bidders must adhere to minimum wage rates under M.G.L. Chapter 149, Sections 26-27H. The bidding and award process complies with M.G.L. Chapter 30, Section 39M. The Town reserves the right to waive informalities or reject any or all bids in its best interest and may condition the award on appropriation. Contact Pam Vickery, Town Procurement Officer, at 508-553-4918 or pvickery@franklinma.gov for inquiries.