Water Gate Valve Exercising

The Town of Bedford, Massachusetts is seeking sealed bids for a Gate Valve Exercise project that will cover approximately 84 miles of water main and 1,690 total gate valves throughout the town. Year one of the contract shall cover 845 gates, which is half of the town's gate valves and water mains, and the town shall have the option to renew the contract for an additional two years in one-year increments for the remaining gates. The project also includes a fixed amount of 50 gate valve repairs, with 20 repairs requiring excavation and 30 repairs that will not require excavation. Sealed bids will be accepted until April 4, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Department of Public Works office in Bedford, Massachusetts. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) requires a 5% bid security in the form of a bid bond, cash, certified check, or treasurer's/cashier's check. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder as defined by Massachusetts law, and the successful bidder will be required to furnish a 100% performance bond and a 100% labor and materials payment bond.

The Town of Bedford encourages bids from minority and women-owned businesses and reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The IFB does not mention any existing incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided about the budget range or potential award value for this project.