IFB #26-09 Market Street Complete Streets Improvements

The City of Amesbury is soliciting sealed bids for the Market Street Complete Streets Improvements project under solicitation number BD-25-1239-DPW11-DPW11-130682, with bids due by 10:00 a.m. on July 9, 2026, at 39 South Hunt Road, Amesbury, MA 01913. The project involves comprehensive roadside improvements including the realignment of South Hampton Road, installation of 300 linear feet of sidewalk, ADA-compliant curb ramps, granite curbing, pavement surfacing, stormwater drainage enhancements, and MUTCD-compliant signage, with an estimated contract value of $364,335. Contractors must be prequalified by MassDOT under the Highway - Sidewalk and Curbing or Highway - Construction classification to be eligible, and all bids must include a bid deposit equal to 5% of the proposed amount, submitted as a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond from a Massachusetts-licensed surety. Compliance with prevailing wage rates under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149 and the federal Davis-Bacon Act is mandatory, and each bid must be accompanied by a signed affidavit of non-collusion. Proposals must be physically delivered in sealed envelopes; electronic, faxed, or emailed submissions are prohibited, and bid documents are available for review starting June 18, 2026, at amesburyma.gov/bids.aspx. The work is scheduled to begin on August 3, 2026, and must be completed no later than November 25, 2026. All work must conform to MassDOT standards, MGL Chapter 30 § 39M, and MGL Chapter 81 § 8B, with inspection and acceptance handled by the Amesbury Department of Public Works. While no formal evaluation factors or detailed line-item pricing are provided in the available materials, the award will be based on responsive, compliant bids meeting all procedural and technical requirements. There is no formal designation of a Contracting Officer, COR, or COTR in the documentation, and the contract is likely structured as a firm fixed price, consistent with public bidding procedures under Massachusetts law.