Great Barrington West Sheffield Road Realignment

The Town of Great Barrington is soliciting bids for the West Sheffield Road Realignment project, which involves reconstructing a section of the road that has been compromised due to a slope failure. The project is set to be awarded through a lump sum bid process, with bids due by October 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM, to be submitted at the DPW Office located within the Town Hall. The scope focuses on realigning the affected portion of the road to restore safety and functionality. Bidders must adhere to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30, Section 39M, and are required to submit a bid deposit and demonstrate prequalification through MassDOT. The project is classified under NAICS code 236220, indicating a construction scope with an estimated contract value ranging from one to five million dollars. The bidding process is open to qualified contractors, with bidding documents available electronically via Tighe & Bond’s website. The project emphasizes compliance with prevailing wage laws, ensuring that workers are paid according to state-mandated rates. The contract aims to address the slope failure promptly to improve transportation safety and infrastructure resilience in the area. The project’s completion will contribute to the community’s infrastructure stability and safety, with the Town of Great Barrington overseeing the procurement and execution process.