Foster St. Water Main Improvements

The Foster Street Water Main Improvements project involves rehabilitating approximately 750 linear feet of 8-inch asbestos cement pipe in Acton, MA, utilizing a Structural Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) liner. The scope includes installing new 8-inch ductile iron pipe, fittings, gate valves, a hydrant, and related appurtenances, along with the removal and environmentally compliant disposal of existing asbestos cement pipe. The project must be substantially completed within 40 days of contract award, with final readiness for payment within 60 days, emphasizing a tight construction schedule. Bidders are required to submit a bid security of 5%, along with performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract value, ensuring financial security and project accountability. The bidding process is governed by Massachusetts law, specifically M.G.L. Chapter 30, Section 39M, and prevailing wage laws apply, mandating adherence to wage rates established by the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards. Bids are due by October 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM and must be submitted in hard copy to the Acton Water District Office, with all official documents and addenda available only through the designated website. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder, following a straightforward evaluation process based on responsiveness, responsibility, and price, with no mention of alternative or option-based pricing. The contractual framework references standard federal and state procurement clauses, notably the EJCDC® C-111 advertisement and Massachusetts General Laws governing public works bidding and prevailing wage requirements. The project emphasizes compliance with environmental safety standards for asbestos removal and environmental disposal. The absence of detailed technical specifications, line-item pricing, or specific packaging and marking instructions in the available documents suggests that full bid packages, including detailed specifications and pricing schedules, are accessible via the official project website. The contract stipulates clear deadlines for project milestones, bonding requirements, and legal compliance, but does not specify particular inspection or acceptance procedures, which are likely detailed in the full technical specifications not included here. Overall, the project is structured to ensure a competitive, transparent bidding process with strict adherence to legal, safety, and technical standards, culminating in a timely and responsible completion of critical water infrastructure upgrades in Acton.