Taylors Point Dredge

The Town of Bourne is soliciting bids for the dredging of approximately 105 cubic yards of sediment at Taylors Point Marina in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. This open market solicitation, numbered BD-26-1247-TADMI-THALL-134253, requires the selected contractor to dredge, dewater, and dispose of sediment according to specific dredge limits. The contract will be awarded to the lowest eligible responsible bidder who meets the technical requirements and demonstrates a proven track record of satisfactory performance on at least five different contracts, with at least two being similar in size and scope to this project. The project is subject to strict regulatory and safety compliance, including adherence to USACOE Dredge Quality Management systems and Massachusetts General Law requirements for prevailing wages, labor harmony, and corporate disclosures. All employees must complete a 10-hour OSHA-approved construction safety course prior to starting work. Bidders must provide a bid security of at least 5 percent of the bid price, and the successful awardee must furnish performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract amount. Payments are made monthly via itemized applications, subject to a 5 percent performance security retention and a 5 percent deduction for items painted in ground until final acceptance. All bids must remain firm for two months following the bid opening.