Call 005 614177-134228

The contract pertains to the preservation and repair of the Mendon Road bridge over the West River in Northbridge, Massachusetts, under project number N-21-008, with solicitation number 614177-134228 and contract number 134228. The work involves dismantling and replacing deteriorated steel beams and girders, repairing structural bracing and utility supports, and restoring steel surfaces using epoxy-based fillers approved by MassDOT, including products from ITW RRC, Sikadur-31, and Sika. All structural steel must conform to AASHTO M270 Grade 50 standards, with high-strength bolt installation following MassDOT Spec 960.61.A.5.B, and welding must comply with AASHTO/AWS D1.5M/D1.5:2010. Shop drawings must be submitted and approved prior to fabrication, and a Quality Control Plan detailing materials, procedures, and daily reporting must be provided 30 days before work commencement. The project is located in District 3 of Massachusetts and is subject to inspection and acceptance solely by MassDOT on-site. The solicitation requires full electronic submission through www.bidx.com by 2:00 p.m. on May 19, 2026, with no paper submissions permitted. Bidders must hold a valid vendor code and Digital ID on the platform and submit mandatory documents including a bid bond, Schedule of Participation, Letters of Intent for M/WBE and SDVOBE firms, and a Joint Venture Affidavit if applicable. Compliance with M/WBE and SDVOBE participation goals is mandatory, with failure to meet these goals requiring documented good faith efforts through outreach and solicitation records. Contractors must use the EBO system for electronic reporting, pay subcontractors within 30 days of receipt of payment, and certify they are not debarred. Labor rates for Teamsters Joint Council No. 10 and Operating Engineers Local 4 are set for 2026–2027 with scheduled increases. No contract value is stated, as quantities for labor and other components are not fully defined. Payment is administered on a monthly basis, with invoices due by the 15th of the following month and compliance with GAAP and M.G.L. c. 30, § 39R required. The award will be based on the lowest responsible bidder under