27-20-ENG South River Culvert Rehab

The City of Salem, through COSPD Purchasing, is soliciting open market bids for the South River Culvert Rehabilitation project (IFB 27-20-ENG). The scope of work involves replacing approximately 100 feet of the culvert roof section located at 73 Lafayette Street in Salem, Massachusetts. Bids are due by October 28, 2026, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for October 22, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and eligible bidder offering the lowest price who is deemed to be in the best interests of the public. Eligible bidders must have been in business for at least 10 years, be registered to do business in Massachusetts, and have no contract defaults within the last three years or outstanding disputes with the City of Salem. Requirements include providing bid security equal to 5 percent of the bid, as well as performance and payment bonds equal to the full contract price upon award. The project mandates compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act, ADA ramp standards, and the payment of the higher of the Federal Davis-Bacon or Massachusetts Prevailing Wage rates. Contract administration includes strict material storage and preservation standards for pre-cast units and castings, with inspections occurring both on and off-site. Bidders must certify site familiarity and bid integrity under penalty of perjury. Post-award deliverables include comprehensive operation and maintenance manuals, insurance certificates, and electronic shop drawings in PDF and DWG formats. Price adjustments may be applied for fuel, liquid asphalt, and Portland cement in accordance with Massachusetts General Law.