IFB 27-2000 Rte 9 Water Main Rehabilitation

The contract involves the rehabilitation of approximately 5,200 feet of existing 8-inch diameter asbestos-concrete water main along Route 9 in Westborough, Massachusetts, from Otis Street to Milk Street, with the installation of a structural liner and the replacement of about 1,000 feet of deteriorated pipe with new 8-inch ductile iron water main. The work includes replacing gate valves and hydrant assemblies with ductile iron components, installing temporary bypass piping to maintain water service during construction, and the safe removal and legal disposal of asbestos-contaminated materials in compliance with state regulations. The project is administered by the Department of Public Works of the Town of Westborough under solicitation number BD-25-1348-DPW34-131-130950, with an estimated contract value of $1,762,800. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on July 22, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through BidNetDirect.com along with a sealed hard copy to the DPW office at 131 Oak Street, Westborough, MA 01581. The contract will be awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder who meets minimum technical and qualification standards. All contractors must be prequalified by MassDOT in the Sewer and Water class of work and comply with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30, Section 39M for public bidding, and Chapter 149, Sections 26–27D for prevailing wage and payroll reporting. A bid bond equal to 5% of the bid amount is required at submission, followed by performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract value upon award, with the Town of Westborough and MassDOT named as obligees. Liability insurance requirements are specified in Section 00800 of the supplementary conditions. The bid envelope must be clearly labeled with the project title and recipient information. No federal FAR clauses are incorporated; all requirements stem from state statutes and project-specific instructions. Technical inquiries should be directed to Justin Rosenberg of AECOM, while Tina Cote of the DPW serves as the Procurement Officer. No formal contract administration details such as payment office information, accounting codes, invoicing procedures, or designated COR/COTR are specified in the available documentation.