Site work for a water / sewer project in Worcester, Massachusetts. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Water Main Construction Bid Security (5% of Total Bid) Each bid must be accompanied by a bid deposit in the form of a bid bond, or a certified check on, or a treasurer's or cashier check issued by, a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the City of Worcester Award of the contract will be made within ninety (90) days, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays excluded, after (i) the opening of the bids or (ii) the receipt by the Owner of any approvals necessary from federal or state agencies in connection with the project, whichever is later. A performance bond and a labor and materials payment bond, each in the amount of the contract sum, must be furnished by the general contractor as stated in the bid form. Such bonds must be on the forms contained in the bid documents and must be executed and delivered to the Owner at the time of execution of the contract. Each attorney-in-fact who executes such a bond on behalf of the surety must affix thereto a certified and current copy of his power of attorney The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all general bids which contains erasures, alterations, additions, errors or irregularities of any kind, or which contains proposed prices for any class or item of work which are, in the judgment of the Owner, substantially less or more than the actual cost to complete the work; provided, however, that the Owner reserves the right to waive any and all informalities as to form. Matters as to substance shall not be waived Question Deadline 11/13/2024 All questions must be referred in writing to Stephen McDonald via email at: MCDONALDS@WORCESTERMA.GOV SCOPE OF WORK SECTION 000 - SPECIFICATIONS All work, under contract, shall be performed in accordance with Division II and III of the latest edition of the Massachusetts Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges as amended, except as otherwise required in these specifications. Unless otherwise specified, the work to be completed under contract, consists of the furnishing of all equipment, labor and materials and performing all work in strict compliance with these specifications for the construction of SUPERPAVE bituminous concrete pavement, drainage pipe, removal of designated trees, adjusting frames and covers and all else specified herein, together with all appurtenances. The work is located in the City of Worcester, Massachusetts, in the street noted in the proposal. All work shall conform to the standards and specifications on file with the City of Worcester, Department of Public Works and Parks - Engineering Division, and any changes, drawings, plans and written directions that may, from time to time, be issued by the Contracting Officer. MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC Streets under construction shall be open to through traffic and provisions shall be made for access to all abutting land throughout the period of construction. Beginning at twilight and continuing through the night to dawn, the Contractor shall place and maintain over or near all obstructions within the construction limits, sufficient lights and guard to protect the general public from injury. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT Unless specified otherwise herein, measurements and payment for all items of work shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of the MassDOT 2023 Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges.