GROVE STREET TANK REHABILIATION

The Town of Hopkinton Department of Public Works is soliciting bids for the Grove Street Tank Rehabilitation in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, under solicitation number DPW-27-440-05. The project involves a comprehensive interior and exterior coating rehabilitation of a welded steel tank, including the installation of a passive mixing system, vault rehabilitation of process piping and valves, and welding repairs to address corrosion and metal loss. Additionally, the scope requires a licensed electrician to perform electrical modification work and the demolition of three exterior electrical panels. The contract is governed by EJCDC C-700 Standard General Conditions and various Massachusetts General Laws, with a required completion timeline of seventy-five days for the fall work. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder. Bidders must provide a bid deposit of at least 5 percent of the proposed work value, and the successful awardee must provide a 100 percent performance bond and a 50 percent labor and materials payment bond. Key requirements include strict adherence to paint age limits, where no paint manufactured more than six months prior to application is accepted, and compliance with OSHA 10-hour safety training for all employees. The contractor is responsible for providing an approved air quality containment plan, conducting pre- and post-construction soil analysis, and maintaining detailed records for six years after final payment. Final acceptance is contingent upon the submission of as-built record drawings.