North Eagle Street Sewer Improvements

The North Eagle Street Sewer Improvements project, solicited under BD-26-1745-ADM11-TH111-130844 by the Town of Clarksburg, Massachusetts, seeks a qualified contractor to perform sanitary sewer enhancements along North Eagle Street. The scope includes installing new sanitary sewer manholes and connecting PVC piping to an existing gravity sewer system composed of 8-inch and 6-inch vitrified clay pipe, along with erosion protection, traffic control measures, and full surface restoration. All labor, materials, equipment, mobilization, and demobilization must be provided by the bidder. The work must comply with performance standards detailed in Appendix A (Drawings) and Appendix B (Technical Specifications), and must be coordinated continuously with the Town and its designated Engineer. The contractor is responsible for securing all necessary permits, including the Town Trench Opening Permit, and must submit insurance certificates within five calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, which will become part of the official contract documents. Payment bonds equaling 50% of the bid amount are required, along with compliance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Sections 26 to 27D, as outlined in Appendix E, which specifies state-mandated wage rates. The solicitation is structured as a low-bid process where the award will go to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest price, provided all requirements are met. The bid must be submitted by 2:00 PM on July 23, 2026, to the Town of Clarksburg at 111 River Road, Clarksburg, MA 01247, and must be signed in ink with proper authorization based on business structure. Bidding documents are accessible through the Tighe & Bond website after one-time registration, and all addenda will be distributed electronically. Invoicing is to be processed monthly, and the contractor’s work must be completed within the contract timelines specified in Appendix C, which also outlines the governing terms including insurance, bonds, and wage obligations. The estimated contract value is not disclosed, but line items for mobilization, traffic control, uniformed police services at $5,000, and monthly price adjustments for asphalt, diesel, and gasoline are included in the bid form structure. All materials and work must meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the request for bids, and the technical point of contact for inquiries is JMPopielarczyk@tig