This is a sealed bid invitation for water main improvements on Chandler May Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. Bidders must submit a complete bid package including the form for general bid, unit pricing pages, and bid security of 5% of the total bid. A prebid meeting will be held on May 20, 2026. Bidders are required to examine the site and contract documents. The contract award will be based on the lowest responsible and eligible bidder. The city has established goals for minority and women contractors and subcontractors. Prevailing wage rates determined by the state department of labor and workforce development apply. The project must be completed by August 1, 2027.
The project must be completed by August 1, 2027.
Payment shall be made by the city in accordance with general laws chapter 30, section 39g **** ed. , as amended, which is included in the supplementary general conditions to the contract.
The contractor guarantees the work under this agreement and the materials furnished by him for use in connection therewith to be free from defects or flaws for one year after the completion of the agreement.
The general contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible general bidder complying with the conditions and requirements provided in these instructions, the bid forms and the other bid documents.
The bidder must be a responsible and eligible bidder complying with the conditions and requirements provided in the instructions, bid forms, and other bid documents.
The contract documents detail various penalties, including those for failure to correct defective work, failure to comply with laws, and delays.
Before submitting a bid, each bidder must visit the site to fully examine and acquaint himself with local conditions that may in any manner affect cost, progress, or performance of the work.
All questions and requests for clarifications or interpretations of the meaning of the contract documents shall be in writing, addressed to the purchasing department, city of worcester, and to be given consideration must be received at least five 5 days prior to the date fixed for opening of bids.