MW 2027 PW1

Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), on behalf of the Metro West Regional Services Consortium, is seeking bids for a suite of public‑works services and material deliveries across eight Massachusetts municipalities (Ashland, Hopkinton, Millis, Natick, Needham, Sherborn, Southborough, and Wellesley). The solicitation covers six major items: Roadway Management, Pavement Markings, Guardrail installation, Catch‑Basin Cleaning, Earth‑Materials Delivery, and Sidewalk Construction/Resurfacing. Estimated one‑year spend is roughly $3.7 million (≈$11 million over three years with two optional one‑year extensions). Bidders must be MassDOT pre‑qualified for five of the six items (all except Earth Materials) or obtain a waiver by meeting the +50 % threshold and submitting the request at least two weeks before the bid opening. All work must comply with Massachusetts prevailing‑wage laws, and required bid, performance, and labor‑and‑materials bonds must be submitted. The bid opening is scheduled for 3 PM on 15 Oct 2026 via the COMMBUYS portal. • Scope: Roadway management, marking, guardrail, drainage cleaning, material delivery, sidewalk work across eight towns. • Budget: Approx. $3.7 M for year 1; up to $11 M if extensions are exercised. • Pre‑qualification: MassDOT required for Items 1, 6, 7, 9, 14; waiver possible. • Timeline: Documents available 09/09/2026; bid deadline 10/15/2026 3 PM; contract runs through 12/31/2027 with two optional 1‑year extensions. • Submission: Electronic via COMMBUYS; required bid bond, performance bond, and labor‑materials bond.