Provide services to patch plug mill chutes at the deer island treatment plant

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The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is seeking bids for services to patch and repair two plug mill chutes at the Deer Island Treatment Plant in Winthrop, MA. The scope of work includes all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for surface preparation, inspection, and the application of expanded metal, heavy gauge mesh, and epoxy coatings to the chutes. A pre-bid conference will be held on August 16, 2011, and all questions must be submitted by August 24, 2011. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible, and eligible bidder. Technical specifications and prevailing wage requirements are provided in the bid documents, and bids must be submitted by the August 31, 2011 deadline.

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This procurement is subject to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149, Section 44A-M, which governs vertical construction procurements over $25,000. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not identified, and the bid documents do not reference any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The value of the contract is not explicitly stated, but the project is expected to be funded through the MWRA's capital improvement program.