Awarded vendors
- Ricciardi Bros., Inc.
Description
This sealed‑bid procurement from the City of Worcester seeks a contractor to replace approximately 6,700 linear feet of 6‑ and 8‑inch ductile‑iron water mains, including valves, fittings, and hydrants across multiple city streets. The contract requires a 5 % bid security, performance and payment bonds equal to 100 % of the contract sum, compliance with prevailing‑wage schedules, weekly certified payroll submissions, and adherence to robust MWBE workforce and subcontracting goals (38 % people of color, 10 % women; 10 % MBE, 15 % WBE subcontracting). Work must be completed by November 15 2024 and is subject to liquidated damages of $150 per day (excluding winter months). The award went to Ricciardi Bros., Inc. with a total bid of $2,586,788.53.
• Scope: excavation, installation of polyethylene‑wrapped, zinc‑coated ductile‑iron mains, associated valves, hydrants, and service connections.
• Requirements: bid bond, performance/payment bonds, insurance minimums, MWBE compliance, weekly certified payroll, full‑time on‑site superintendent, one‑week advance notice before street work, and a five‑year warranty.
• Financials: lowest bid $2.59 M; 5 % bid security; $500,000 lump‑sum reserve included; liquidated damages $150/day post‑completion.