Pump Station and Sewer and Stormwater Structures Inspection and Maintenance

The City of Cambridge Department of Public Works is soliciting bids for FY27 pump station and sewer and stormwater structures inspection and maintenance under File No. COC-CIFB-FY27-31268, with bids due November 19, 2026. Cambridge workforce requirements apply, including the Cambridge Employment Plan for minority, women, and resident participation and the Cambridge Responsible Employer Plan.

The scope covers approximately 27 primary pump stations, 17 secondary facilities with drain vaults and bending weirs, fixed and portable generators, portable pumps, and annual holding tank cleaning. Work includes quarterly, biannual, and annual preventive maintenance inspections and both emergency and non-emergency mechanical and electrical repairs. Bid line items cover general maintenance during 7 AM to 4 PM, electrical work, a $45,000 provisional sum for materials, a $100,000 allowance for unscheduled major repairs, and emergency work during evenings, weekends, and holidays. All quantities are estimates only.

Bidders must have at least five years of pump station inspection and maintenance experience and five years working with generators. They must employ a Massachusetts-licensed electrician, maintain a 24-hour emergency answering service, furnish trained staff for emergency repairs, and accept no hourly minimum for emergency work. The bid requires a notarized statement of qualifications describing three completed projects, financial references, and projected workload. A bid bond equal to the penal sum must accompany the bid and remain valid for 90 days. Selected contractors must post performance and labor/materials bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price within seven working days of notification.

Compliance obligations include prevailing wage under Massachusetts General Law, ADA provisions, CORI screening, wage theft prevention, a 10-hour OSHA construction safety course, the Massachusetts Diesel Retrofit Program, an Information Security Policy affirmation, and tax compliance statements. The bid package references FY27 performance with potential renewal periods.