Site work and paving for a road / highway in Templeton, Massachusetts. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

This bid invitation seeks a qualified contractor to provide road resurfacing, pulverizing, cold planing, structure adjustments, and materials to be picked up for the Town of Templeton, Department of Public Works. Said contractor shall supply all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to satisfy the requirements of this bid. Contract shall be an annual contract with the option of renewal for two additional, one-year periods (a maximum of three years total) at the sole discretion of the Town of Templeton. Contractor shall have verifiable experience in the field. This work is subject to the Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Law. A payment bond and a performance bond shall be furnished by the successful bidder, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract sum, prior to execution of the contract. Additional security provisions are detailed in the bid package. Bid security in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check payable to the Town of Templeton is required in a dollar amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the bid amount. All bid prices submitted in response to this IFB must remain firm for thirty (30) days following the bid opening. A contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder within thirty (30) days of the opening of bids. The time for award may be extended for up to fourteen (14) additional days by mutual agreement between the Town and the apparent lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The Town reserves the right to cancel this Invitation for Bids (IFB), to reject any and all bids, wholly or in part, to waive informalities when in the best interest of the Town, and to make awards in a manner deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. General Work Description 1. The work to be done consists of excavating bituminous concrete pavement by means of Cold Planer in designated areas. The Cold Planer shall be at least 72" wide and capable of planing both bituminous pavements and cement patches if the latter are found in bituminous pavements. 2. The Cold Planer must be equipped with an elevating device capable of loading planed material directly into dump trucks while operative and with all necessary safety devices, such as reflectors, headlights, taillights, flashing lights, and back-up signals so as to operate safety in traffic with complete safety. 3. The Cold Planer shall be self-propelled and have the means for planing without tearing or gouging the underlying surface. Variable lacing patterns shall be provided to permit a rough grooved or smooth surface as directed. 4. A three-inch (3") cut to predetermine grade or any specified lesser depth may be required in one pass. The minimum width of pavement planed in each pass shall be six feet (72"), except in areas to be trimmed and edged. The machine shall be adjustable as to crown and depth and meet the standards set by the Air Quality Act for noise and air pollution. 5. The milled or planed surface shall not be torn, gouged, shoved, broken or excessively grooved. It shall be free of imperfections in workmanship that prevent resurfacing after this operation. Surface texture shall be as specified by the Public Works Director and excess material shall be removed so that the surface is acceptable to traffic if required. 6. The machine shall be designed so that the operator can at all times observe the planing operation without leaving his control area. Multiple Locations Are Available In This Project. 1) Select Board Office 160 Patriots Road, Rm. 6, PO Box 620, East Templeton, MA 01438