Call 002 614075-135133

The contract, identified as Call 002 614075-135133, is a solicitation issued by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) for bridge drainage installation and rehabilitation across various locations within District 6. The work involves replacing and cleaning drainage components on bridges, culverts, and viaducts, including scuppers, downspouts, and sediment removal, as well as installing new steel and fiberglass pipe systems. The scope also requires implementing traffic management plans using specified equipment such as traffic cones, arrow boards, reflective drums, and portable message signs, all in accordance with the 2026 Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges, Supplemental Specifications, and applicable drawings including those for signs, signals, and traffic control devices. The estimated contract value is $792,000, with a one-year performance period, and work must comply with state and federal construction standards as well as prevailing wage rates established by Massachusetts labor authorities. The contract enforces strict compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise (M/WBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (SDVOBE) participation requirements, with attainment of goals or documented good faith efforts being mandatory for award eligibility. Bidders must submit certifications regarding debarment status, labor law compliance, and financial standing, and are required to use two-party checks for payments to M/WBE and SDVOBE entities. Price adjustments are permitted for materials including structural steel, reinforcing steel, hot mix asphalt, Portland cement concrete, diesel fuel, and gasoline, as outlined in detailed supplemental documents. The contractor must provide detailed submittals including shop drawings, material certifications, and procedures for watertight testing of drainage systems, with all testing conducted in the presence of the Engineer and documented in written reports. Electronic submission through www.bidx.com is mandatory, requiring bidders to have a valid MassDOT vendor code and an issued Digital ID prior to the bid opening on August 4, 2026. Contractors must retain records for six years after final payment and file annual audited financial statements with the Commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance. All work must conform to the Architectural Access Board regulations and include compliance with federal and Massachusetts labor and civil rights statutes.