Water Service & Hydrant Construction (234-26) / DPW

This contract concerns the design‑build of water‑service installations and fire‑hydrant replacements throughout the City of Worcester. The scope includes excavation, pipe installation (polyethylene, copper, and ductile‑iron), hydrant replacement, curb‑stop valves, service‑box work, and full site restoration, all performed under prevailing‑wage and MWBE requirements. The bid is a sealed‑bid, unit‑price solicitation with a 5 % bid bond, performance and payment bonds equal to the contract price, and a $100 k lump‑sum reserve. The contract must be substantially completed by 15 Nov 2026, with liquidated damages of $500 per day (excluding Dec‑Mar). The City will award to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder. • Scope: water mains, service lines, fire‑hydrant replacement, trenching, back‑filling, traffic control, and post‑completion warranty (5 years). • Financials: Lowest winning bid $1,040,976.21; bid bond 5 % required; performance/payments bonds equal to contract sum. • Compliance: Prevailing‑wage rates, MWBE subcontractor goals (10 % minority, 15 % women), weekly certified payroll reporting, noise‑restriction hours, debris‑disposal verification, and safety training.