609193 NORTON FAP No. CRP/CMQ-0035(071)X Intersection Improvements at West Main Street (Route 123)

The contract pertains to intersection improvements at West Main Street (Route 123) in Norton, Massachusetts, under Federal Aid Project No. CRP/CMQ-0035(071)X, with a solicitation number BD-27-1030-0H100-0H002-131515 and an estimated contract value of $2,601,000. The work is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), with the contracting office located in Park Plaza, Boston, and performance required at the designated project site. Bids must be submitted electronically through www.bidx.com, with no paper submissions accepted, and require a valid vendor code and Digital ID obtained at least 14 days prior to the September 9, 2026 deadline. Contractors must be pre-qualified in the HIGHWAY-CONSTRUCTION category by MassDOT and submit a bid guaranty equal to five percent of the total bid amount. The solicitation mandates compliance with federal and state regulations, including Executive Order 11246 for equal employment opportunity, Title VI and FHWA non-discrimination provisions, and Massachusetts prevailing wage laws. Price adjustments are built into the contract for key materials such as hot mix asphalt, Portland cement, diesel fuel, gasoline, and structural and reinforcing steel, based on published indices. All work must adhere to the Architectural Access Board regulations (521 CMR 1.00 et seq.) to ensure accessibility. No formal evaluation factors, award methodology, or line-item cost breakdowns are specified, though the procurement is governed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30 § 39M. While the contract references several appendices incorporating federal compliance standards and special provisions, no detailed inspection procedures, packaging requirements, payment instructions, contract administration points of contact, or invoicing systems are outlined in the provided documentation.