EFD-27-01 Chappy Water Tanks IFB

The Town of Edgartown, Massachusetts, is soliciting bids for the installation of underground fiberglass water storage tanks and associated infrastructure to support firefighting water supply. The primary project site is located at 54 Chappaquiddick Avenue, with an alternate option near the North Neck Golf Course. Bids must be submitted in a sealed package to the Edgartown Procurement Office by 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price, with a coin flip used to resolve identical low bids. To be deemed responsible, bidders must have at least two years of experience and have completed at least three similar underground storage installations. Required submission materials include a bid response form, a list of at least three references from the last three years, a personnel list for project management, and certifications of non-collusion and tax compliance. Bidders must also provide proof of insurance from companies with a Best Rating of A or better and adhere to Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Rates. Financial security requirements include a five percent bid deposit for bids exceeding 50,000 dollars and performance and payment bonds totaling fifty percent of the contract price for awards over 25,000 dollars. Final acceptance of the work is contingent upon the system passing a performance test and the correction of all deficiencies.