Description
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking qualified contractors to perform statewide drainage infrastructure repairs, replacements, and adjustments. The work includes emergency and scheduled repairs of catch basins, manholes, culverts, pipe systems, and associated erosion‑control and site‑restoration items across all 14 Massachusetts counties. Bidders must be pre‑qualified by MassDOT’s Highway Division for drainage work, meet MBE/WBE/VOBE participation goals, and provide a 5 % bid bond. The contract will run for up to 1,095 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for late completion.
• Scope: repair, rebuild, replacement, and installation of drainage structures (catch basins, manholes, pipes, hoods, oil‑/grit‑separators, etc.).
• Geographic coverage: statewide – all 14 counties, with priority in the Boston metro area.
• Requirements: MassDOT drainage pre‑qualification, 6 % MBE, 10 % WBE, 3 % VOBE participation, weekly payroll reporting, and adherence to prevailing‑wage rules.
• Schedule: mandatory pre‑bid virtual conference on 5 Aug 2026; bid submission due 12 PM on 20 Aug 2026 via DCR’s e‑bid portal.
• Financials: estimated project cost $10.5 M; 5 % bid deposit; $500/day liquidated damages; retention up to 5 % of monthly payments.