IFB No. 27-01: Lower Artichoke Reservoir Raw Water pump Station Isolation Valving & Appurtenant Work

The City of Newburyport Department of Public Services Water Division is seeking bids for the installation of three 12-inch isolation valves, swing check valves, and associated piping at the Lower Artichoke Reservoir Raw Water Pump Station located at 239 Storey Avenue. This project is a critical preparatory step to enable the replacement of existing pumps, motors, and drives under a separate contract, ensuring uninterrupted and reliable water system operations. The work is designed to enhance system control and maintenance capabilities by providing proper isolation and backflow prevention infrastructure around the pump station. Bids must be submitted by August 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with the solicitation issued under IFB No. 27-01 and solicitation number BD-27-1158-NBPT3-NBPT3-131902. The contract falls under NAICS code 237110 for Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction and is administered by the Massachusetts agency Newburyport Department of Public Services. All proposals should be directed to the Sewer Business Office in Newburyport, MA, with Tom Watkins serving as the primary point of contact. The project location and performance site are both in Newburyport, and bidders are expected to comply with all specifications outlined in the official solicitation document.