Call 002 614072-134292

The contract, identified as Call 002 614072-134292, is a two-year solicitation issued by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for Scheduled and Emergency Water Quality Control Structures (WQCS) Clean Out & Repair in the I-90 and I-93 Tunnels within District 6, Massachusetts. The work involves cleaning and inspecting sewer lines, drainage systems, stormwater pump stations, and groundwater control structures using manual and mechanical methods, with all activities conducted in accordance with the 2026 Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges, the 11th Edition MUTCD, and applicable DEP regulations. The contract includes performance requirements such as video inspections of conduits, where video files must be recorded on DVDs with audio, labeled by facility ID, and submitted within five business days along with detailed inspection reports; all inspections require complete prior cleaning and must meet strict image clarity and measurement accuracy standards approved by the Engineer. Price adjustments are provided for diesel fuel, gasoline, structural steel, reinforcing steel, and Portland cement concrete mixes, with labor rates established for laborers, sewer line cleaning, drainage sediment removal, and video inspection services listed by line-item number. The contractor must comply with prevailing wage requirements under M.G.L. c. 149 § 27, post wage schedules at the work site, and submit certified payroll electronically in compliance with Document 00821. Federal and state equal opportunity laws are enforced, including Executive Order 11246 and 41 CFR Part 60-1.7a, mandating EEO-1 reporting for contractors with 50 or more employees on contracts over $50,000, and participation by disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned business enterprises is required through specific certifications and participation schedules. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory, and the contractor must maintain commercial general liability and workers’ compensation insurance. Bidders must be pre-qualified in the CATCH BASIN CLEANING category by MassDOT, possess a valid vendor code, and obtain a Digital ID through www.bidx.com at least 14 days prior to bid submission, which must be submitted electronically by 2:00 P.M. on June 16, 2026, with no paper copies accepted. A proposal guaranty of 5% of the bid value is required, and failure to meet contractual obligations may result in debarment under M.G.L.