27-2100 IFB Route 9 Water Main Rehabilitation-Phase I

The Town of Westborough is soliciting bids for the Route 9 Water Main Rehabilitation-Phase I project, identified as IFB 27-2100 or solicitation BD-27-1348-DPW34-131-134850. The scope of work involves the installation of a structural liner in an 8-inch diameter asbestos-concrete water main located within the Route 9 right-of-way and Otis Street in Westborough, Massachusetts. Key deliverables include lining approximately 950 feet of pipe, installing 270 feet of 8-inch ductile iron water main to replace AC pipe in access pits, replacing gate valves and hydrant assemblies, and the legal disposal of asbestos-contaminated materials. The project also requires the provision of temporary bypass piping. The estimated value of the project is $474,130.00, and excavation must occur between April 1, 2027, and May 27, 2027. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder based on bid price and qualifications, including evidence of past performance on similar projects. Mandatory requirements include MassDOT prequalification in the Sewer and Water class of work. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the Department of Public Works by November 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Required security includes a bid bond, cash, or certified check for 5% of the bid price, with 100% performance and payment bonds required upon award. Administrative oversight is managed by Katelyn Barker and Jaclyn Bonner for the Town of Westborough, with technical inquiries directed to Justin Rosenberg at AECOM.