Sheffield Egremont Road Paving

The Town of Sheffield, Massachusetts Select Board is requesting bids on roadway milling and bituminous concrete paving on Sheffield Egremont Road under IFB, with sealed bids due October 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 21 Depot Square. The contractor must be pre-qualified by MassDOT in the Pavement Surfacing class of work — the central eligibility filter.

The scope comprises approximately 32,000 square yards of 2-inch milling, approximately 3,550 tons of 2-inch top coat, and approximately 2,300 gallons of asphalt emulsion for tack coat. All materials and workmanship must meet MassDOT specifications. All work must be completed by November 14, 2026.

The estimated project cost is $559,175. Each bid requires a 5 percent security or bond of the bid price, and the successful bidder must furnish 100 percent performance and payment bonds. The contract includes a price adjustment mechanism for hot mix asphalt mixtures based on MassDOT period price adjustments, with base prices dated August 2026: liquid asphalt at $712.50 per ton, diesel at $4.693 per gallon, and Portland cement at $452.13 per ton.

Wage rates are subject to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Sections 26-27F, with a minimum minority employee percentage rate of 5 percent in each class. Bidders may not withdraw bids for thirty days following the bid opening date. Paint-marked road sections are available for inspection; questions regarding site conditions should be directed to David Ruot, Highway Superintendent, at (413) 229-7030. Bid documents and specifications are available from the Select Board's office at (413) 229-7000, Extension 152, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids.