Secondary Clarifiers, Grit & Building Upgrades

The Town of Hull, Massachusetts is procuring construction services for the Secondary Clarifiers, Grit, and Building Upgrades project (CWSRF #19112) through a sealed bid solicitation. This project encompasses replacement of secondary clarifier mechanisms and associated pumps, piping, and valves, along with structural and architectural repairs and improvements to buildings as base work. Four alternates are available for bidding at the Owner's discretion: Alternate A (Scum Pump Replacement), Alternate B (Influent Wet Well H2S Coating), Alternate C (Exterior Building Repairs), and Alternate D (Grit System Replacement). General bidders must obtain DCAMM certification for sewage and water treatment plants, while sub-bidders must hold DCAMM certification for applicable classes including metal windows, waterproofing, damp-proofing and caulking, miscellaneous and ornamental iron, painting, HVAC, electrical work, and masonry work. Bidding documents are available electronically beginning April 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. through BidNet's Massachusetts Purchasing Group. Key deadlines include a non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit on April 15, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the Town of Hull Wastewater Treatment Facility, sub-bid questions due by 5:00 p.m. on April 24, 2026, hardcopy sub-bid submissions due at 11:00 a.m. on May 6, 2026, general bid questions due by 5:00 p.m. on May 14, 2026, and electronic general bid submissions due by 11:00 a.m. on May 27, 2026. Substantial completion is required within 540 days, with final completion within 570 days, and bid security at 5% of each bid total is required for both sub-bids and general bids.

Prevailing wage requirements apply per Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149 and federal Davis-Bacon rates. Project funding is provided in part through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) administered by the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, requiring compliance with EPA, MassDEP/DMS provisions and policies, the Davis-Bacon Act, and AIS requirements. The Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act implementation is not required for this project as it is not receiving federal assistance based on EPA's November 3, 2022 implementation procedures. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the procurement documents, and no incumbent vendors or specific budget range is listed. Bidding is conducted in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149, sections 44A-J, establishing the legal framework for this municipal procurement conducted by the Town of Hull Department of Public Works for its wastewater treatment facility improvements.