Site work and new construction of a water / sewer project in Webster, Massachusetts. Completed plans call for the construction of a water / sewer project; and for site work for a water / sewer project.

As of June 6, 2024, this project has not yet been awarded. It is anticipated to be awarded to Methuen Construction $30,394,980. Please be advised that General Bids and Sub-bids will ONLY be accepted from contractors who have been prequalified for this project by the Town of Webster pursuant to M.G.L. c. 149, Section 44D 1-2 and 44D 3-4. A list of prequalified General Bidders and Sub-bidders will be included in the bid documents for this Project in Section 00200. The work consists of the following major items: 1. Construction of a 2.16 million gallon per day (MGD) Water Treatment Plant (WTP) housing three GreensandPlus and four Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filter vessels at the Bigelow Road site. The building is to be approximately 8,825 square feet constructed of masonry walls, steel framed, metal roof, and is inclusive of process, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, electrical, instrumentation, and SCADA. 2. Construction of a 1.73 MGD WTP housing GAC filter vessels at the Memorial Beach site. The building is to be approximately 3,200 square feet constructed of masonry walls, steel framed, metal roof, and is inclusive of process, HVAC plumbing, electrical, instrumentation, and SCADA. 3. New replacement wells at both Bigelow Road and Memorial Beach. 4. Lining of approximately 1,350 linear feet of existing water main and replacement of approximately 450 linear feet of existing 12-inch water main with a new 12-inch ductile iron water main on Bigelow Road, as well as associated service reconnections, valves, hydrants, and appurtenances. Bids shall be on a lump sum basis, with additive alternate bid items as indicated in the Bid Form. The Work will be substantially completed within 840 calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed and completed and ready for final payment in accordance with paragraph 15.06 of the General Conditions within 900 calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed. All Bids for this project are subject to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Section 44A - 44J inclusive as amended. In accordance with Section 44D of Chapter 149 of the General Laws of Massachusetts as amended, the prospective General Bidders and Filed Sub-Bidders must submit with their Bid, a certificate of eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), showing that the Bidder has been approved to bid on projects of the size and nature as advertised herein. Prospective General Bidders and Filed Sub-Bidders must also submit an updated statement summarizing their record for the period between the latest DCAMM certificate and the date of the Bid submittal. The DCAMM certificate of eligibility to be submitted by the General Bidder shall be for the category of work defined as Sewage and Water Treatment Plants. The DCAMM certificate of eligibility to be submitted by the Filed Sub-Bidders shall be for the category of work for which they are submitting a Bid. A bid deposit of 5% shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The time period for holding Bids, where Federal approval is not required is 30 days, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays excluded, after opening of Bids and where Federal approval is required, the time period for holding Bids is 30 days, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded after Federal approval. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals are applicable to the total dollars paid to the construction contract. The goals for this project are a minimum of 4.2 percent D/MBE participation and 4.5 percent D/WBE participation by certified DBEs. The two low bidders shall submit completed DBE forms (EEO-DEP-190C EEO-DEP-191C, and the DBE Certification of the United States form) by the close of business on the third business day after bid opening. Failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph may be deemed to render a proposal non-responsive. No waiver of any provision of this section will be granted unless approved by the Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). Minimum Wage Rates as determined by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development under the provision of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Section 26 to 27D, as amended, apply to this project. It is the responsibility of the Contractor, before Bid opening, to request if necessary, any additional information on Minimum Wage Rates for those trades people who may be employed for the proposed Work under this Contract. Federal Minimum Wage Rates as determined by the United States Department of Labor under the Davis-Bacon Act also apply to this project. Bid Results : Masonry Costa Brothers Masonry $1,997,000.00 Miscellaneous and Ornamental Iron Methuen Construction $489,909.00 Waterproofing, Damp Proofing, and Caulking Beacon Waterproofing & Restoration $173,007.00 Roofing and Flashing Stanley Roofing Co. $681,000.00 Metal Windows Lizotte Glass $251,780.00 Painting Soep Painting $396,000.00 Fire Protection Yankee Sprinkler Company $166,000.00 Plumbing William M. Collins Company $378,900.00 Electrical Wayne J. Griffin Electric $3,399,000.00