Call 002 610535-134928

The contract solicitation 610535-134928 from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) outlines a pedestrian and bicycle safety enhancement project along Pleasant Street (State Highway Route 122) in Worcester, specifically from station 10+79 to 84+89, covering the corridor from Sunnyview Heights to just past South Olean. The scope includes constructing accessible sidewalks and curb ramps, repaving existing sidewalks, milling and overlaying the roadway, localized reconstruction, installing curb extensions and granite curbing, adjusting stormdrains, and deploying rectangular rapid flashing beacons with associated conduit and pullboxes, along with traffic signage, pavement markings, and rumble strips. All work must adhere to the 2026 Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges, Supplemental Specifications, Construction Standard Details, MUTCD with Massachusetts amendments, and other referenced standards. The project is scoped within existing highway layout lines and requires strict compliance with environmental regulations including 40 CFR 260–265 and 310 CMR 30.000 for hazardous waste disposal. The estimated contract value is $3,925,000, with performance expected to occur at the project site in Worcester, Massachusetts. Bidders must be registered in SAM.gov, hold a valid MassDOT vendor code, and submit proposals electronically via bidx.com by the deadline of July 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with no paper submissions accepted. Prime contractors are required to perform at least 30% of the work using in-house forces and must comply with Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements, submitting certified payrolls via WH-347. Equal Employment Opportunity obligations under Executive Order 11246 and 49 CFR Part 26 apply, with specific attention to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goals. Documentation such as the Plan and Profile of Pleasant Street and Stormwater Report are required attachments. Contractors must meet all inspection and acceptance criteria based on structural adequacy, concrete strength testing, and the specified payment adjustment formula tied to actual versus specified compressive strength. No explicit contract type, option periods, key personnel requirements, or detailed CLINs are provided, and while administrative details such as payment office or COR contacts are missing, record retention must be maintained for 3 to 6 years. Anti-retaliation protections and subcontractor certifications are included, with offerors expected to complete relevant