Center Street Utility Bridge & Water System Improvements

The Town of Middleborough Select Board is soliciting sealed bids for the Center Street Utility Bridge and Water System Improvements project under solicitation number BD-27-1296-SB-MIDSB-134671. Bids must be submitted to the Department of Public Works at 65 Sachem Street, Middleborough, MA, by 2:00 PM on December 3, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder, with evaluation based on the bid price and bidder qualifications, including evidence of past performance on similar projects. Compliance with Massachusetts public bidding laws, specifically G.L. c.30, §39M, is required, along with adherence to minimum wage rates and weekly payroll record submittals per M.G.L. c.149, §§ 26-27D. Bidders must provide a bid security equal to 5% of the bid price via bid bond, cash, or certified check. Additionally, the successful contractor must provide performance and labor and materials bonds, each equal to 100% of the total contract price. Bids must remain valid for thirty days following the opening date. Primary administration is handled by Purchaser Tara Pirraglia, with the project overseen by Interim Town Manager Robert Nunes.