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This contract, identified as Proposal No. 616286-135582, is a solicitation issued by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for the Maintenance and Preservation of Municipal Bridges at Multiple Locations within District 1, with work spanning Chesterfield, Hinsdale, Middlefield, and Pittsfield. The estimated contract value is $2,272,000, and the work must be completed within 730 calendar days from receipt of a Notice to Proceed, with adjustments made for winter closures between December 1 and March 15. Bidders must hold a valid MassDOT vendor code and a Digital ID obtained at least 14 days prior to the bid opening, which is scheduled for August 25, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. All proposals must be submitted electronically through www.bidx.com; paper submissions are not accepted. Participation requires prequalification via submission of the Request Proposal Form R109, and bidders must be registered as plan holders with MassDOT to access solicitation materials. The scope of work includes structural steel repair using AASHTO M270 Grade 36 or 50 steel, removal and patching of deteriorated concrete with 5000 PSI high-performance material, installation of steel dowel reinforcement, cleaning and painting of structural elements, and sealant application using high molecular weight methacrylate, all governed by the 2026 Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges, modified by supplemental specifications that take precedence. The contract imposes strict compliance requirements related to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and minority- and women-owned business enterprise (M/WBE and SDVOBE) participation, with achieving the M/WBE or SDVOBE goal or demonstrating good faith efforts being a mandatory pass/fail gate for award. Contractors must adhere to Massachusetts and federal anti-discrimination laws, including Chapter 151B, and implement affirmative action programs to eliminate employment barriers based on race, gender, disability, and other protected classifications. All subcontractors must complete a certification form and comply with electronic reporting requirements via the Equitable Business Opportunity Solution system. Environmental protections are enforced through adherence to the Endangered Species Act regarding the Northern Long-eared Bat and Tricolored Bat, and contaminated material handling procedures must be communicated to the Resident Engineer. Strict labeling and containment rules apply to soil stockpiles, requiring impermeable surfaces, polyethylene sheeting, and berm containment