Cracksealing Services / DPWP

This sealed‑bid contract calls for a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive crack‑sealing services on the City of Worcester’s bituminous pavements, using a modified asphalt‑rubber‑polymer sealant. The work includes crack preparation, sealant application, equipment provision, and required testing before full deployment, with all work to be completed by the end of 2022. The City will pay on a per‑gallon basis, and the contract allows for up to three one‑year extensions subject to inflation‑based price adjustments. • Scope: Clean, prepare, and seal cracks on roads and parking lots using specified modified asphalt‑fiber sealant. • Requirements: A‑ASHTO‑TSP‑2‑certified supervisors, 200‑ft test strip, specific equipment (≥100 cfm compressor, 1,000‑gal melter, etc.), and compliance with prevailing‑wage, MWBE, and wage‑theft certifications. • Financials: Unit‑price bidding; estimated quantity 12,000 gal; estimated contract value around $200 k; 5 % bid security and full performance/payment bonds required.