QUINCY

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This is a state and local contracting opportunity for roadway reconstruction and related work, including signal improvements, along Hancock, East, and West Squantum Streets in Quincy, Massachusetts. The project is a Federal-Aid Program project with a total estimated value of $3,891,000, subject to appropriation and passage of a transportation bond bill. The scope of work includes pavement milling and resurfacing, full depth construction at roadway widenings, cement concrete sidewalks, granite curb, full upgrade of the traffic signal systems, installation of a pedestrian signal, video monitoring system, fiber optic installation, landscaping, lighting, minor drainage and guardrail modifications, pavement markings, signing, and other related work. Bids are due on June 24, 2014 at 2:00 PM through the BidX electronic bidding system, and bidders must be pre-qualified by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) in the Highway-Construction category.

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The contract contains goals for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation of 8%. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The contract will include price adjustments for certain materials such as hot mix asphalt, Portland cement mixtures, diesel fuel, gasoline, structural steel, and reinforcing steel. The contract documents, including the construction drawings, are not currently available but may be ordered through the MassDOT Bid Document Distribution Center. The total project budget range is not specified, but the engineer's estimate for the work is $3,891,350.