Wastewater Beams and RMF Installation IFB

The Town of Holliston, Massachusetts Facilities Department is requesting sealed bids for concrete pile caps and beams installation and two Recycle Media Filtration (RMF) treatment units adjacent to the town's wastewater treatment facility under IFB, with bids due July 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Town Hall, 703 Washington Street. Minority and women workforce participation goals of 15.3 percent and 6.9 percent, respectively, apply. Massachusetts prevailing wage requirements under General Laws Chapter 149, Sections 26–27 govern labor costs, with the Division of Occupational Safety determining applicable rates.

The scope encompasses installation of concrete pile caps and beams and two RMF treatment units. Construction plans and specifications are available from the Select Board office or via email from James Keast (keastj@holliston.k12.ma.us). All bid prices must include delivery costs with no price adjustments, fuel surcharges, or vehicle surcharges permitted. Work must commence immediately upon award and proceed in a timely and efficient manner to completion and town acceptance.

Prospective contractors must submit written questions by 1:00 p.m. on July 17, 2026. Bid opening occurs immediately after the 10:00 a.m. deadline on July 24. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. All bid proposals must remain firm for ninety calendar days following bid opening.

The successful bidder must submit a bid deposit of not less than five percent of the proposed work value, payable to the Town of Holliston, and within ten days of award must provide a payment and performance bond, each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract value. All employees must complete OSHA-approved construction safety and health training of at least ten hours before commencing work. Contractors must maintain comprehensive commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and $3 million annual aggregate, motor vehicle insurance of at least $500,000 per person and $1 million per accident, and workers' compensation insurance.