Water Main Replacement

The state and local contracting opportunity posted by the state of Massachusetts is for a water main replacement project in Worcester County. The work includes installing new 8-inch water mains and related appurtenances to replace existing water mains within Linwood Avenue, Jon Circle/Robin Road, Edgemere Avenue, and Court Street. The contract also requires furnishing and installing new water service connections, fittings, valves, hydrants, and connections to the existing water system, as well as related earthwork, dewatering, pavement, restoration, and utility crossing. The contract duration is 150 calendar days, with a winter shutdown enforced between November 15, 2021, and March 31, 2022. Bids must be submitted electronically on the Projectdog website by 10:00 AM on August 5, 2021. Bidders must be prequalified under the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Horizontal Construction Prequalification process. The contract requires a 5% bid security, and the successful bidder must furnish a 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond. Wage rates are subject to the minimum wage requirements of Massachusetts General Laws, and the contract will be awarded under the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30, Section 39M.

The contracting opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Town of Northbridge reserves the right to waive any informalities or reject any or all bids. The contract award is contingent on the Town's needs, appropriation, and availability of funds, but no specific award value or budget range is provided.