Repair of Fire Suppression Tank Nut Island Headworks

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is seeking bids for the repair of a 160,000-gallon fire suppression tank located at the Nut Island Headworks in Quincy, Massachusetts. The required work includes sealing cracks in the concrete tank wall, installing a new seal for the sluice gate dividing the tank, and providing any necessary cleaning, preparation, and specialized equipment. A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough was scheduled for November 10, 2010, and sealed bids were due by December 1, 2010. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible, and eligible bidder. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage rates and insurance requirements specified in the Request for Bid (RFB) document.

The contract is subject to Massachusetts procurement law Chapter 149 Section 44A-M, which covers vertical construction services valued over $25,000. Bidders must be qualified by the Commonwealth's Division of Capital Asset Management. The RFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the exact award value is not provided, though the contract is estimated to have a total value.