27-2100 IFB Route 9 Water Main Rehabilitation-Phase I

Sealed bids for the construction of the Route 9 Water Main Rehabilitation – Phase I project will be received at the Department of Public Works, 131 Oak St, Westborough, MA 01581 until **2:00 PM on November 19, 2026**, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read.

The Work consists of the installation of a structural liner in an existing 8-inch diameter asbestos-concrete (AC) water main within the Route 9 right-of-way from Otis Street to Station 4+85 and within Otis Street from Station 0+00 to 4+56 in Westborough, MA.

The Work consists of the installation of a structural liner in an existing 8-inch diameter asbestos-concrete (AC) water main within the Route 9 right-of-way from Otis Street to Station 4+85 and within Otis Street from Station 0+00 to 4+56 in Westborough, MA. The length of water main to be lined will be approximately 950 feet. The Work also includes installation of approximately 270 feet of 8-inch ductile iron water main. Existing AC pipe will be removed within the access pits to install the liner and will be replaced with new 8-inch DI water main and tied-in to the existing main. Gate valves and hydrant assemblies within the limits of work will also be replaced with new DI valves and hydrant assemblies. The demolished 8-inch AC water main pipe and asbestos-contaminated material (ACM) will require removal and legal disposal. Temporary bypass piping will be required as shown and indicated within the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall account for the excavation moratorium on Town and State roads between November 1 and April 1. Therefore, excavation shall commence no earlier than April 1, 2027, and be completed by May 27, 2027.

**Submission:** All Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope plainly marked:

• Bid for IFB 27-2100
• Route 9 Water Main Rehabilitation – Phase I
• 131 Oak Street, Westborough, Massachusetts 01581
• Attn: Purchasing Department

Contract Documents will be available after 8:00 AM local time on October 28, 2026, by going to https://www.bidnetdirect.com/massachusetts/townwestborough. Bidders will need to register on BidNetDirect.com to get a free downloadable bid set, receive project notifications, submit questions and receive addenda.

Each Bid must be accompanied by a bid security consisting of a BID BOND, CASH, or, CERTIFIED CHECK issued by a responsible bank or trust company in the amount of **5% of the bid price**.

MassDOT prequalification of contractors with the class of work as Sewer and Water for the project with an estimated value of $474,130.00 will be **required**.

A performance bond, listing both the Town of Westborough and MassDOT, in an amount equal to 100 percent of the total amount of the contract price [...] will be required for the faithful performance of the contract, as well as a payment bond in an amount equal to 100 percent of the total contract price.

Selection of the contractor will be based upon bidder qualifications, including evidence of past performance on similar projects, and bid price. The contract will be awarded to the bidder deemed by the awarding authority to be the lowest responsible and eligible bidder.

The bidder agrees that its bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of 30 days, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excluded, after the opening of the bids.