Call 005 614098-135784

This contract, identified as Call 005 614098-135784, is issued by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for Bridge Deck Wearing Surface Repairs at various locations within District 3, which includes bridges, viaducts, tunnels, and approach ramps as designated by the Engineer. The scope encompasses small patch repairs using Item 451, potential use of a hotbox, complete deck resurfacing with pavement types determined by engineering evaluation, miscellaneous repairs to bridge appurtenances, and associated traffic management. The work is governed by the STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS for HIGHWAYS and BRIDGES dated 2026, with all Supplemental Specifications taking precedence. The contract includes detailed price adjustments for hot mix asphalt, Portland cement concrete, diesel fuel, gasoline, and structural and reinforcing steel, with payment tied to specific unit rates listed for activities such as excavation, hot box usage, pavement placement, and traffic control equipment rental. The estimated contract value is $2,200,000. Prequalification is mandatory, requiring bidders to be certified in either Bridge-Construction or Pavement-Surfacing categories and to submit a completed R109 form electronically prior to bid submission. All proposals must be submitted through the www.bidx.com portal by Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with no paper submissions accepted; bidders must obtain a Digital ID at least 14 days in advance. Bid security in the form of a 5% Proposal Guaranty is required. The contract enforces strict compliance with federal and state labor laws, including Massachusetts prevailing wage rates and the Equal Employment Opportunity requirements outlined in Supplemental Specifications 00820 and 00870. Participation goals of 15.3% for Minority Business Enterprises and 6.9% for Women Business Enterprises are set, and attainment or a documented good faith effort to meet these goals is a mandatory pass/fail gate for award. Contractors must also certify compliance with debarment and suspension provisions, submit documentation for civil rights reporting and certified payroll via electronic systems, adhere to Right-To-Know Act requirements, and avoid use of certain telecommunications equipment from restricted vendors. All work must conform to strict quality standards defined by AASHTO and ASTM testing procedures, with final acceptance determined by MassDOT based on volumetric properties, binder grading, density, and ride quality. Records must be retained for six