Streets Lighting Improvement Project

The Town of Clinton, Massachusetts, located in Worcester County, is seeking bids for the Union, Walnut, and Prospect Streets Lighting Improvement Project through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded procurement. The project involves the installation of electrical wiring and light poles, with lighting conduit to be installed under a separate contract. Bidders must be prequalified by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division specifically in the "HIGHWAY - LIGHTING" work class. Sealed bids will be received until 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Town of Clinton Community & Economic Development Office. Bidding documents are available for free download from Accent Blueprints starting September 10, 2025, and interested contractors are encouraged to register to receive potential addenda. Bid requirements include a 5% bid security, and the successful bidder must provide a 100% performance and payment bond. The project is subject to federal labor provisions, Massachusetts minimum wage rates, and various civil rights regulations.

The procurement is designated as an Equal Opportunity project with specific requirements for contractor qualifications. The total project value is $352,400.00, funded through a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the project adheres to civil rights regulations that typically support diverse business participation. The procurement process requires contractors to demonstrate technical capability through MassDOT prequalification in the lighting work class. Contractors should be prepared to comply with federal labor provisions and Massachusetts wage standards. The project involves infrastructure improvement in the municipal lighting system, suggesting potential integration with existing electrical and street infrastructure. Interested bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure full compliance with the detailed requirements outlined in the bid invitation.