Replacement and Rehabilitation of Sewer and Drain Pipes and Replacement of Water

Boston Water & Sewer Commission is soliciting bids for replacement and rehabilitation of sewer and drain pipes and replacement of water mains in Roxbury, Boston, with proposals due September 3, 2026. The contract carries mandatory set-asides: minority-owned business enterprise (MBE) utilization of not less than 9.0 percent and women-owned business enterprise (WBE) utilization of not less than 6.0 percent, combined with Boston resident employment requirements under Article IX of the contract.

The scope includes replacement of approximately 660 linear feet of water mains, replacement of 2,450 linear feet of sewer and storm drain, and rehabilitation of approximately 2,320 linear feet of sewer and storm drain. Related work encompasses excavation, backfill, paving, pipe laying, manhole construction, lining, landscaping, and television inspection of conduits. Completion is required within 210 working days from the order-to-commence date. The contractor must conduct a site visit to familiarize itself with local conditions; the Boston Water & Sewer Commission obtains all required City of Boston permits.

Bid deposit is 5 percent of the total bid amount. Performance and payment bonds each require 100 percent of the total contract price. The contract includes price-adjustment provisions for diesel fuel, gasoline, liquid asphalt, and portland cement based on Massachusetts Department of Transportation pricing. Liquidated damages are $750 per calendar day for delays beyond the stipulated completion date. Progress payments include 5 percent retainage with additional retention based on the Commission's estimate of claims and subcontractor direct payment demands.

The contractor must comply with all applicable Massachusetts labor laws, special duty police detail at contractor expense, CDL drug and alcohol testing compliance, and large vehicle safety device requirements per City of Boston ordinance. Contract number is 21-309-001.