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

Work under this item shall consist of furnishing hot mix asphalt composed of mineral aggregate and asphalt binder, mixed in a central mixing plant and placed on a prepared course in accordance with these specifications and conformance to the lines, grades, thickness and typical cross sections shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer. Where reference is made to MHD Standard Specifications, Form 1995 shall apply for section references; latest edition shall apply for specifications. Each course shall be constructed to the depth, typical section, or elevation required by the contract and/or plans and shall be rolled, finished, and approved before the placement of the next course. Each course shall be placed to a smooth, dense and uniform appearance. Many state agencies are implementing Quality Assurance specifications. It is the intent of these municipal quality-based HMA specifications to move toward the goal of quality assurance implementation but tailored toward the real world of municipal construction. To that end, the Contractor is required to establish, provide, and maintain a Quality Control System (QCS) that will detail the methods and procedures that will be taken to assure that all materials and completed construction conform to project specifications, plans, technical specifications and other requirements, whether manufactured or processed by the Contractor or procured from subcontractors or vendors. This work shall consist of preparing a foundation for the placement of surfacing courses by the removal of excess bituminous material to a grade and cross section as directed by the Contracting Officer. The depth of bituminous material removed should average approximately 1-1/2. Question Deadline 07/04/2025 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. Bid Security (5% of Total Bid) All questions must be referred in writing to Stephen McDonald via email at: MCDONALDS@WORCESTERMA.GOV The Owner shall reject every general bid which is not accompanied by the required bid deposit, or which otherwise does not conform to the statutory requirements or the bid documents. 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.