Phase 14 Sewer System Rehabilitation

The Town of Reading, Massachusetts is requesting sealed bids on Phase 14 Sewer System Rehabilitation (Contract No. 27-03), with bids due September 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Town Clerk's office and a non-mandatory pre-bid site walk on September 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the intersection of John Carver Road and Woodland Street.

The Base Bid scope includes furnishing and installing approximately 6,000 linear feet of 8-inch through 12-inch cured-in-place pipe lining; preparatory sewer cleaning; television inspection; testing and sealing of service connection joints; bypass pumping; manhole rehabilitation; and miscellaneous cleanup. The Base Bid also covers spot repairs of sewer segments identified during pre-inspection, including removal and disposal of existing asbestos cement pipe, installation of polyvinyl chloride pipe sewer service connections and appurtenances, earthwork, dewatering, drainage, paving, and surface restoration. Bid Alternate No. 1 adds approximately 1,300 linear feet of 8-inch through 10-inch CIPP lining with equivalent repair and restoration work.

Massachusetts prevailing wage rates apply. The contractor must submit a Qualification and Reference Statement documenting three similar projects completed within the past five years. All employees must complete a minimum of 10 hours of OSHA-approved safety and health training prior to work commencement. Base Bid work must be completed within 90 calendar days (excluding final paving and winter shutdown), with Alternate No. 1 requiring an additional 30 calendar days. Winter shutdown is enforced December 1 through April 1 unless approved by the Owner.

The successful bidder must submit 5 percent bid security and, upon award, execute the contract within seven days and provide a performance bond and labor and materials payment bond each for the full contract amount. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million general aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limit, and Umbrella Liability of at least $5 million. The contract is subject to monthly price adjustments for liquid asphalt, Portland cement, diesel fuel, and gasoline when material cost changes exceed plus or minus 5 percent. Written requests for clarification were due September 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM.