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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for pavement preservation and related work on Route I-95 in Lynnfield and Wakefield, specifically between Station 8+04.50 and Station 201+99.13, under Solicitation Number 613383-133723. The project involves milling and resurfacing bridges with Superpave asphalt mixes, full and partial depth deck repairs, bridge drainage upgrades, concrete excavation of median barriers, and installation of traffic data collection systems. All work must be completed within 779 calendar days after notice to proceed, with potential winter extensions if the deadline falls between December 1 and March 15. The contract includes price adjustment clauses for hot mix asphalt, Portland cement, diesel fuel, gasoline, and structural/reinforcing steel, with defined base price indices. Compliance with federal and state labor standards is mandatory, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, weekly certified payroll submissions, and adherence to Massachusetts-specific wage schedules. Contractors must be pre-qualified in the HIGHWAY - CONSTRUCTION category and meet DBE participation goals or demonstrate good faith efforts to achieve them; failure to meet these criteria renders bids non-responsive. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder, with selection potentially based on price per quality score point in certain cases. The contract incorporates extensive compliance requirements under Title VI, ADA, Section 504, and federal nondiscrimination laws, requiring adherence to U.S. DOT Order 1050.2A, 28 CFR Part 35, and 29 CFR Part 1630. Contractors must submit multiple certifications including those for debarment status, tax compliance under M.G.L. Ch. 62C, and affirmative action programs, along with documentation for minority, women-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprise participation. All materials, particularly steel for permanent placement, must comply with Build America, Buy America provisions. Bonding requirements include performance and payment bonds, and contractors must maintain $1 million in general liability insurance. Technical specifications are governed by the 2026 Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges, amended by Supplemental Specifications dated March 31, 2026, and include detailed acceptance protocols for SSC-W asphalt lots, with inspections conducted at both production facilities and field placement sites. Compliance with MBTA construction guidelines, environmental regulations including the Massachusetts Contingency Plan, and vehicle safety standards under 540 CM