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

The project consists of the removal and replacement of 6-inch cast iron water mains with 8-inch ductile iron water mains. The work includes replacement of water main appurtenances, hydrant assemblies, house service connections, and interconnections with other streets within the limits of work. The project also includes replacement of drainage infrastructure. The contract must be completed within 120 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed. Bids must be submitted in accordance with the provided Instructions to Bidders and accompanied by a Bid Security equal to 5 percent of the Bid. The successful bidder must furnish a 100 percent Performance Bond and a 100 percent Payment Bond. Minimum wage rates as determined by the Commissioner of the Department of Workforce Development apply to this project. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all bids. Scope of Work - Furnish all labor, materials and equipment and perform all work required for the prevention of environmental pollution in conformance with applicable laws and regulations, during and asthe result of construction operations under this Contract. For the purpose of this Section, environmental pollution is defined as the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances of importance to human life; affect otherspecies of importance to man; or degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetic and/or recreational purposes. B. The control of environmental pollution requires consideration of air, water and land, and involves management of noise and solid waste, as well as other pollutants. C. This Section is intended to ensure that construction is achieved with a minimum of disturbance to the existing ecological balance between a water resource and its surroundings. These are general guidelines. It is the Contractor's responsibility to determine the specific construction techniques to meet these guidelines. Question deadline date 6 March 2026 Questions, Clarifications and Interpretations: Bidders shall promptly notify the Town of Ayer Town Engineer of questions, ambiguities, inconsistencies, errors, or omissions which they may discover upon examination of the Contract and Specification documents, the site and local conditions. Written Request Required: Submit written request for clarification and interpretation to the Town of Ayer Town Engineer by email at mhernon@ayer.ma.us. Time Required: Requests for clarifications and interpretation must be received by the Town of Ayer Town Engineer at least five working days [Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays excluded] prior to the date bids are due.