Site work and paving for a bridge / tunnel in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Completed plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel.

The project consists of the replacement of two existing culverts within Mount Greylock State Reservation and two within Pittsfield State Forest (four culvert replacements total) to improve drainage capacity and structural integrity. The upgrades will enhance resilience to increased stormwater flows from future rainfall events, reduce erosion and flooding risks, and alleviate existing safety hazards affecting access to both mountain road systems. The designs for both locations incorporate climate-resilient principles to ensure long-term durability and environmental stability within these critical areas. The estimated project cost is $4,700,000.00. The work is to be accomplished within 730 calendar days of notice to proceed. Liquidated damages in the amount of $100.00 per day will be assessed if the work has not been completed in accordance with the provisions of the contract within the time specified (as extended by any authorized extension of time granted in accordance with the contract provisions). Each bid must be accompanied by a bid deposit, in the form of a bid bond, cash, certified check, or a treasurers or cashiers check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Department of Conservation and Recreation in the amount of 5% of the bid. Each bid must be submitted through DCRs E-Bid room. Bids are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 30, Sect. 39F, G, H and M inclusive. Wages are subject to minimum wage rates as per M.G.L. Ch. 149, sections 26 to 27D inclusive. The Department reserves the right to waive any informalities in or to reject any and all bids if it be in the public interest to do so. Pre-qualification requirements: Bidders must be pre-qualified by the Massachusetts Dept. of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division in BRIDGE - CULVERT to bid on the above project. An award will not be made to a Contractor who is not pre-qualified by MassDOT prior to the opening of Proposals. The contract includes a requirement of 6% for MBE (Minority Business Enterprise), 10% for WBE (Women Business Enterprise), and 3% VOBE (Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise). The applicable local minority workforce utilization percentage is a minimum goal of 15.3%. The applicable local women workforce utilization percentage is a minimum goal of 6.9%. 30219082 Question Deadline 04/23/2026 Written Questions shall be submitted to: Attn: Cathy Lampiasi Department of Conservation and Recreation 617-356-4978 Email: Catherine.A.Lampiasi@mass.gov Any questions by prospective Bidders concerning interpretation of the Contract Documents must be submitted in writing to the Awarding Authority and should be in its possession at least five working days before the date set for the receipt of Bids. Mount Greylock State Reservation & Pittsfield State Forest Berkshire County.