IFB: Springvale 2 and 4A Well Rehabilitation/Cleaning.

The contract involves the chemical rehabilitation and cleaning of two municipal wells located at 1080 Worcester Street in Natick, Massachusetts, under the Town of Natick’s public works program. Bidders are invited to submit sealed bids beginning at 8 AM on September 24, 2025, with a response deadline of October 10, 2025, at 9 AM. The project is valued between $100,000 and $500,000 and is governed by Massachusetts state laws, including prevailing wage statutes, non-discrimination, and affirmative action requirements. Bidders must provide a bid security of 5% of their bid amount, along with a 100% payment and performance bond from an approved surety. The procurement process emphasizes responsiveness and responsibility, with the award going to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid complies with all legal and contractual requirements, subject to municipal appropriation. Supporting documents, including specifications and drawings, are available from Haley Ward, Inc., either electronically or in hard copy, with deposits required for physical copies. The bidding process mandates adherence to detailed submission instructions, including sealing bids and marking envelopes appropriately. The contract incorporates clauses for price adjustments on certain materials, bonding, and compliance with prevailing wage laws, but does not specify particular delivery schedules, inspection procedures, or detailed line-item pricing in the available documentation. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award the contract based on the best interests of the municipality, with the entire process governed by Massachusetts public procurement statutes.