Hospital Drive Construction Phase II (M21-10) / DPWP

The City of Worcester is constructing a new segment of Hospital Drive, including full roadway reconstruction, utility installation, drainage, erosion‑control, demolition of existing structures, and associated civil works. The project is funded jointly by a state Chapter 90 allocation and a federal Economic Development Administration grant. The contract is a unit‑price, sealed‑bid procurement awarded to JH Lynch & Sons for roughly $3.2 million, with a 300‑day performance period and a $470 k contingency reserve. • Scope covers grading, pulvi‑milling, new Superpave surface, new sidewalks, curbs, utility trenches (water, sewer, storm, gas, electric, telecom) and street‑lighting. • Mandatory requirements include MassDOT pre‑qualification, prevailing‑wage certification, performance and payment bonds, insurance, SWPPP compliance, and weekly certified‑payroll reporting. • The contract includes liquidated‑damages ($250/day) and a completion bonus ($10 k) to incentivize finishing within the 300‑day window.