This is a public tender from the City of Lowell, Massachusetts, for the Jackson Street at Marston Street Intersection Improvements project. Sealed bids will be received until 11:00 AM local time on May 7, 2026, at the City Hall Purchasing Department. Bidders are required to submit a bid including all bid forms. The project involves all labor, materials, equipment, etc. , necessary for the construction. Bid documents, including plans and technical specifications, can be obtained from the City of Lowell Purchasing Department or downloaded from the city's website. Each bid proposal must be secured by a bid bond, certified check, cashier's or treasurer's check, or cash in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount. The successful bidder must furnish a payment bond and a performance bond equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract price. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage rates and federal Davis-Bacon rates, using the higher of the two for each trade. The city reserves the right to waive any informality, reject any or all bids, or accept the one that appears to be in the best interest of the city. Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) are encouraged to submit proposals. The estimated project value is $444,**** regarding the bid must be submitted in writing to the Chief Procurement Officer by noon EST on April 29, 2026. Addenda and interpretations will be issued in writing. The contract duration is 180 days, beginning on or about June 1, 2026, and ending on or before November 30, 2026. The award will be made to the lowest qualified bidder. Bidders are presumed to have inspected the site and read all contract documents. The contract is subject to the Clean Air Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Bidders are required to submit at least five references. Materials and equipment purchased for permanent installation will be exempt from Massachusetts sales and use tax. The contractor must comply with equal employment opportunity provisions.
The contract duration is 180 days beginning on or about June 1, 2026, or as stated in the notice to proceed, whichever is later, and ending on or before November 30, 2026. The bid proposal states that the bidder agrees to commence work under this contract on or before a date to be specified in a written notice to proceed of the owner, meet interim specified milestones, and to fully complete the contract within 180 consecutive calendar days thereafter. The bid proposal also states that the bidder agrees to commence work under this contract on or before a date to be specified in a written notice to proceed of the owner, meet interim specified milestones, and to fully complete the contract within 180 consecutive calendar days thereafter.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail payment terms beyond mentioning progress payments as provided in paragraph 25 of the general conditions.
The performance bond states that the surety agrees to make at its own cost and expense any and all defects and deficiencies in materials or workmanship which may appear in the work provided for in said contract within the period of one year from the date of approval and acceptance of all work under said contract.
The bid notice states that the contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder. The basis of award is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total cost.
The owner may make such investigations as he deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work, and the bidder shall furnish to the owner all such information and data for this purpose as the owner may request. The owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such bidder fails to satisfy the owner that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work contemplated therein. Conditional bids will not be accepted. Subject to the requirements of chapter 29, section 8b of the general laws, each prospective bidder proposing to bid on this project must be prequalified and certified by the massachusetts highway department to perform this work in accordance with the regulations governing classification and rating of prospective bidders. Each bid must include evidence of the bidders ability to complete the work in accordance with the contract documents. Each bid must include the name of the superintendent who is to be used on this project, and hisher experience. Each bid must include: 1. a comprehensive list of any and all citations and or violations issued by regulatory agencies andor judgments against bidder from a court of law. 2. all assessed penalties or liquidated damages, and the project in which they occurred. 3. any and all contract terminations. 4. a list of at least five references, use forms on page ifb10 and ifb11.
The successful bidder, upon hisher failure or refusal to execute and deliver the contract and bonds required within 10 days after heshe has received notice of the acceptance of hisher bid, shall forfeit to the owner, as liquidated damages for such failure or refusal, the security deposited with hisher bid. Failure to complete the work by the dates herein specified, or any proper extensions thereof granted by the owner will be subject to liquidated damages as specified in the general conditions contained herein.
The bid notice states that at the time of the opening of bids it is presumed that each bidder has inspected the site and has read and is thoroughly familiar with the plans and contract documents including all addenda. The failure or omission of any bidder to examine any form, instrument, or document shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation in respect to hisher bid.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenges or disputes.
The project value is listed as $444,****.
