Hen Cove Boat Ramp

The Town of Bourne is soliciting sealed bids for the Hen Cove Boat Ramp Reconstruction Project, located at 58 Sagamore Road Beach access lot in Bourne, Massachusetts. The project involves comprehensive reconstruction work including improvement of the boat ramp, parking area, and storm drainage systems. The scope encompasses all necessary labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and fuel to complete the work as outlined in the detailed specifications and bid documents. Key work elements include maintenance dredging of approximately 350 cubic yards, installation of new precast concrete planks for the ramp, aggregate apron construction, paving overlays, erosion control measures, signage reinstatement, and proper disposal of debris and excess materials. The project must comply with relevant Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MDOT) standards, ASTM testing procedures, and applicable environmental permits including those issued by the Conservation Commission, Army Corps of Engineers, and under Massachusetts Chapter 91. This firm fixed price contract requires bidders to submit their total lump sum bid by December 18, 2025, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting held on December 4, 2025. Award will be made to the lowest eligible, responsible, and responsive bidder under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Contractors must meet various state-mandated compliance requirements including prevailing wage laws, OSHA 10-hour safety training certification for all workers, and non-collusion and tax compliance certifications. Performance and payment bonds equal to the full contract amount are mandatory, alongside specified insurance coverage naming the Town of Bourne as an additional insured. The contract imposes strict quality control and inspection protocols with testing overseen by an Owner-approved laboratory, ensuring conformance to density, paving, and material standards, and requires delivery and performance at designated sites within strict timelines, with substantial completion required by May 1, 2026, and dredging to occur no later than January 15, 2026. The Contractor is responsible for all permits and fees, maintaining site safety, and cooperating fully with the Owner’s inspection and testing processes. Contractual terms address change order procedures, liquidated damages for delays, termination rights, record retention, and assurance of non-discrimination and veterans’ preference in hiring. Final acceptance of work occurs onsite after rigorous inspection and correction of any deficiencies at the contractor’s expense. Payment processes include monthly invoicing with certified payroll submissions, managed through the Town’s Engineering Department. Bidders must register on the Town of Bourne's procurement website to obtain documents and submit all required forms and certifications in sealed