FY27 Pump Station and Sewer and Stormwater Structures Inspection and Maintenance

The City of Cambridge Department of Public Works is soliciting bids for the FY27 Pump Station and Sewer and Stormwater Structures Inspection and Maintenance contract, identified as COC-CIFB-FY27-31268. The project has an estimated total value of 1,530,000.00 dollars, which includes a base year and two optional renewal years. The selected contractor will provide all labor and materials for quarterly, biannual, and annual preventative maintenance and emergency repairs for a wide array of infrastructure, including pump stations, level sensors, bending weirs, holding tanks, and generators. Services extend to the troubleshooting of SCADA and telemetering equipment, PLCs, and control valves across various city locations such as the Harvard Tunnel, various firehouses, and multiple municipal schools. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder. Requirements for eligibility include a minimum of five years of experience in the specified activities and the employment of a Massachusetts licensed electrician. The contractor must provide a 24-hour emergency answering service and adhere to strict compliance standards, including the City's Truck Safety Ordinance for large vehicles and the Cambridge Employment Plan regarding minority and resident hiring. Financial security is required via a bid deposit of at least 5 percent of the bid value, with the successful bidder providing performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract sum. Bids must be submitted through the eProcurement portal by November 19, 2026.