Invitation for Bid 64-26 Street Paving including prevailing wage rates

The Town of Saugus Department of Public Works is soliciting bids for street paving project BD-26-1322-DPW08-DPW08-132258, with a total project value of 240,000.00 dollars. The scope of work includes excavation, pavement reclamation, milling, the removal and construction of concrete catch basins and manholes, resurfacing curbing, and the installation of new pavement markings and traffic signs. The base bid covers three roadway locations totaling 3,200 square yards, with an additive alternate for the southbound lane of Lincoln Avenue. All materials must conform to Massachusetts Department of Public Works Specifications, and the project must be completed by October 30, 2026, with a final billing deadline of November 30, 2026. Award will be based on the low bid, provided the contractor meets minimum quality requirements, including five years of experience in street resurfacing and the ability to respond within 48 hours of a notice to proceed. Compliance requirements are stringent, mandating Massachusetts prevailing wage rates, 10-hour OSHA approved training for all employees, and adherence to Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Business Enterprise procedures, including a goal to expend five percent of the contract amount on minority hiring and materials. Bidders must provide a bid security of five percent of the total bid price and furnish performance and payment bonds equal to the contract sum. Sealed bids are due by 11:00 AM on September 15, 2026, at the Purchasing Department at DPW in Saugus, Massachusetts.