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The contract pertains to the maintenance and preservation of municipal bridges across multiple locations in District 2 of Massachusetts, including Belchertown, Hampden, Monson, South Hadley, and Southwick, with an estimated value of $2,166,000. The work encompasses a comprehensive range of structural and surface repairs including removal and replacement of cleaning and painting of structural steel, bearing repairs, deck and railing repairs, substructure and wearing surface repairs, and full compliance withTemporary Traffic Control Plans during all operations. All work must adhere to the 2026 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS for HIGHWAYS and BRIDGES, supplemented by detailed Supplemental Specifications that take precedence over standard versions, and must follow applicable design sketches, construction standards, and regulatory documents including the 11th Edition MUTCD and Massachusetts amendments. The project requires strict adherence to prevailing wage rates as defined by Massachusetts labor laws, with detailed price adjustments for materials including hot mix asphalt, Portland cement, diesel fuel, gasoline, and structural and reinforcing steel. All bidders must be pre-qualified in the BRIDGE-CONSTRUCTION category by MassDOT prior to proposal submission, and must possess a valid vendor code and Digital ID obtained through www.bidx.com at least 14 days before the bid opening on August 11, 2026. The contract mandates full compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity regulations, including Executive Order 11246 and Massachusetts-specific affirmative action programs, requiring bidders to submit detailed participation plans for M/WBEs and SDVOBEs with a goal attainment requirement that serves as a mandatory pass/fail gate for award eligibility; failure to demonstrate good faith efforts to meet these goals disqualifies a bidder. Contractors must submit certified payrolls through the EBO system, comply with Massachusetts employment laws, and certify adherence to debarment and suspension prohibitions, non-collusion, and ethical procurement practices. Bonding obligations include a 5% proposal guaranty, a performance bond, and a payment bond, with insurance requirements specifying carriers must hold an AM Best rating of A- IX or higher, include MassDOT as an additional insured for all liability policies, and provide waiver of subrogation for general, automobile, umbrella, and workers’ compensation coverage. Performance must be completed within 387 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with seasonal extensions if the completion date overlaps with December 1 to March 15, and all work is subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineer