Rogers Avenue Water Storage Tank Bypass Provisions

The Town of West Springfield's Department of Public Works is soliciting sealed bids under IFB #27-0023 for water distribution improvements, drainage installation, and site restoration at the Rogers Avenue water storage tank, with a pre-bid site walkthrough on November 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the tank location. Questions are due December 1, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., and sealed bids are due December 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope includes approximately 25 linear feet of 24-inch ductile iron water main with three 24-inch gate valves on Toccoa Lane; approximately 315 linear feet of 8-inch PVC drain line with a deep-sump catch basin; capping and abandoning four existing water mains at various locations; connecting an existing 6-inch main to an 8-inch main on Dewey Street; approximately 200 linear feet of 8-inch ductile iron water main on Great Plains Road; an 18-inch gate valve on Cornflower Drive; and complete surface restoration.

The project budget is $570,000. All work must be completed by October 31, 2027, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays. The town will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within 30 days of bid opening, with an extension of up to 30 additional days possible. Bid prices must remain firm for 60 days following opening and must include all labor, materials, equipment, insurance, and incidentals.

Bidders must submit a bid deposit of 5 percent of the bid, in the form of a certified check, Treasurer's check, or bid bond. The awardee must furnish a Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, each at 100 percent of the contract price, plus workers' compensation insurance and public liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000. Massachusetts prevailing wage rates apply to all project employees, varying by trade classification and effective date, from approximately $41 to $118 per hour in total compensation. The contractor must submit certified weekly payroll reports and OSHA 10 documentation. The procurement is governed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30, Section 39M, and Chapter 149.