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This contract, issued by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) under solicitation number 614091-134227, encompasses scheduled and emergency installation, repair, and replacement of impact attenuators across various highway locations within District 5. The work involves maintaining and upgrading crash cushion systems such as Fitch Barrels, Energite Barrels, GREAT Systems, QuadGuard, Dry Hex-Foam Sandwich Barriers, TRACC, TAU-II, and Smart Cushion, ensuring all new installations meet MASH or NCHRP-350 compliance standards where applicable. Performance is required at multiple specified sites including Bourne, Dennis, Fall River, and other key interchanges, with work to be conducted within existing roadway alignments without accessing private property. The contract has a performance period of 730 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, extending through at least December 1, 2028, with wage rates scheduled to adjust at six-month intervals through that date. Contractor responsibilities include adherence to the 2026 Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges, MUTCD 11th Edition with Massachusetts amendments, and relevant ASTM standards for materials like steel and piping. Inspection and acceptance occur directly at the field installation sites by MassDOT engineers, requiring detailed logs, photographic documentation of damaged components, and certified materials. All stockpiles of excavated materials must be stored on impermeable surfaces with 6-mil polyethylene sheeting, covered to prevent dust, and clearly labeled with origin tracking numbers, dates, and contact information. The contract mandates full compliance with Massachusetts affirmative action programs, requiring minority and women business enterprise participation targets of 15.3% and 6.9% respectively, along with documentation through multiple certification forms for DBE, M/WBE, and SDVOBE inclusion. Contractors must also submit debarment certifications, certified payroll records, and comply with wage rate laws, environmental protections under 540 CMR 4.00, and right-to-know requirements for hazardous substances. While pricing details for all line items are unspecified and no contract value is stated, payment is tied to unit-based completion of repairs or installations, with separate compensation for emergency responses. Proposals must be submitted electronically via bidx.com by the deadline of May 19, 2026, and include a bid bond, with no paper submissions accepted. Sanctions for non-compliance with workforce diversity or safety requirements may include payment withholding up to