Western – Water & Sewer Maintenance

This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to perform water and sewer infrastructure installation, maintenance, and emergency repairs on DCR‑owned properties across five western Massachusetts counties. The contract is valued at roughly $1.5 million and must be completed within three years of the notice to proceed, with liquidated damages for delays. Bidders must be pre‑qualified by MassDOT for sewer and water work, meet specific minority‑business participation goals, and submit all bids through DCR’s electronic bid portal. • Scope includes new water & sewer line installation, repair of existing lines, and emergency response work throughout Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden, and Worcester counties. • Mandatory pre‑bid virtual conference on Oct 13 2026; bids due by Oct 29 2026, 12 PM EDT. • Contractor must post the prevailing‑wage schedule on‑site, submit weekly certified payroll, and satisfy 10 % MBE, 14 % WBE, and 3 % VOBE participation (with local workforce goals of 15.3 % minority and 6.9 % women). • Performance and payment bonds equal to the contract price are required; a 5 % bid deposit is mandatory. • Work must be finished within 1,095 calendar days; $500 per day liquidated damages apply for overruns.