City Of Lowell - Agency Bids & RFPs

The bid due date is May 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.

The contract documents state that payments will be made on the twentieth day of the month for all work performed and materials, equipment, tools, appliances, etc. furnished as applications for payment are filed in the office of the executive director of lowell regional water utility on or before the first day of the month in which payment is to be made.

The contractor warrants and guarantees that all work will be in accordance with the contract documents and in accordance with subcontractor warranties, manufacturers and suppliers warranties on equipment and material, and extended or special warranties, and will not be defective for the correction period specified in ****.

The owner will award the contract to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder.

Bidders must be eligible as defined by MGL chapter 30, section 39m, and must possess the skill, ability, and integrity necessary for the faithful performance of the work.

The contract documents mention liquidated damages for delays, stating that the contractor shall pay the city $500 for each hour that expires after the times specified for response, and $1,000 for each day that expires after the time specified for completion and readiness for final payment.

The instructions to bidders state that bidders are required to visit the site and become familiar with and satisfy themselves as to the general, local, and site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the work.

Contractor shall submit shop drawings and samples to engineer for review and approval in accordance with the accepted schedule of submittals.

The final date for requesting information or clarifications to the specifications is April 9, 2026.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the project itself, but the closing date for proposal submission is April 28, 2026.

Payment procedures are detailed in Section 01 20 25 Measurement and Payment, which outlines payment based on work progress and schedule of values, with specific percentages for mobilization, installation, and final acceptance.

The notice mentions a warranty inspection that shall commence 45 calendar days prior to the expiration of the correction period or within 10 days of receipt of notice from the owner to commence warranty inspection. The warranty inspection must be complete for final completion to be achieved.

Contractors must meet specific qualifications, including having been engaged in similar work for the last 5 years on at least 5 projects, successfully completed at least 3 projects involving construction of similar facilities in Massachusetts, having a full-time onsite superintendent with at least 10 years of experience, a project manager with at least 10 years of experience, and carrying required insurance coverage.

The notice does not explicitly detail penalties, but it does mention that contractors will be back-charged for certain unused scheduled police details and for police detail overtime or premium periods not authorized in advance.

The notice does not explicitly mention a mandatory or optional site visit.

The notice requires submittal of product data, shop drawings, and samples as specified in Division 01 General Requirements, including material gradation, soil analysis, and other relevant data for various materials used in the project.

The notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid.

The project is expected to end by June 30, 2026.

The bid notice states that bills should be submitted before the first day of the month in which payment is to be made to ensure payment on the twentieth day of the month, with provisions for discounts.

The bidder to whom a contract is awarded guarantees to the city of Lowell all equipment, materials and/or workmanship for a period of one (1) year after final inspection and acceptance and shall replace promptly any defective equipment, materials and/or workmanship required without additional cost to the city.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder complying with the provision of the invitation provided the bid price is reasonable and it is to the interest of the city to accept it.

In determining responsibility, the purchasing agent will consider the ability, capacity, and skill of the bidder to perform the service required within the specified time, the character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the bidder, the quality of performance of previous contracts or services, previous and existing compliance by the bidder with laws and ordinances, the sufficiency of the financial resources and ability of the bidder to perform the contract, the quality, availability, and adaptability of the supplies, or contractual services to the particular use required, the ability of the bidder to provide future maintenance and service, whether the bidder is in arrears to the city, and such other information as may be secured by the purchasing agent.

If at any time the contractor is unable to furnish material or services as ordered by the city, the city may order such material or services from such places as are available, and the contractor shall pay to the city all expense incurred above the contract price.

The purchasing agent may require the submission of samples either before or after the award of a contract, at no charge to the city. If it is specifically stated elsewhere in the bid documents that samples are required, full size samples must be submitted not later than the official bid opening. Failure to submit said samples may be regarded as a basis for rejecting a bid.

Any request for clarification to, or relief from, the specifications, must be submitted in writing to the attention of the assigned buyer at the purchasing departments office no later than five (5) business days prior to the due date.

Sealed bids will be publicly opened on May 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.

The contract includes progress payments, with 5% retained until final completion and acceptance of the work. Final payment is made after the contractor furnishes evidence of full payment for labor, materials, and equipment.

The contractor shall warrant all material and equipment furnished and work performed for a period of one year from the date of written acceptance of the work.

The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder within ninety 90 business days after the date of the opening of the bids.

Massdot prequalification of contractors with the class of work as, bridge construction, for the project with an estimated value of $2,100,**** will be required.

The contractor agrees to pay as liquidated damages the sum of **** for each consecutive calendar day thereafter if the work is not completed within the specified time.

There will be no prebid meeting for this project.

The total estimated value for the project is $2,100,****.