Water Main Construction (184-22)/DPWP

This contract is a municipal water‑main replacement project in Worcester, MA, covering roughly 3,200 ft of new ductile‑iron pipe (6‑, 8‑, 12‑in.) and the removal of about 1,200 ft of existing cast‑iron pipe, together with associated valves, hydrants, service connections, and full street‑restoration work. The City issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (7877‑W3) with a 5 % bid‑security requirement, a 548‑day performance period, and a liquidated‑damage clause of $150 per day (excluding Dec‑Mar). The award went to J.A. Polito & Sons, Inc. for an approximate total bid price of $1.22 million. The contract mandates full compliance with Massachusetts prevailing‑wage rules, weekly certified‑payroll reporting, insurance and bonding at full contract value, and strict noise‑control and traffic‑management requirements. • Scope: 3,200 ft new CLDI water main, 1,200 ft old pipe removal, valve/hydrant installation, sidewalk/road restoration. • Schedule: 548 calendar days, target completion 15 Nov 2023, with $150/day liquidated‑damage (winter months excluded). • Financials: Award price $1,221,616.88; 5 % bid security; full‑value performance and payment bonds; $300k lump‑sum reserve. • Regulatory: Prevailing‑wage compliance, weekly certified‑payroll, OSHA 10‑hour training, noise limits 07:00‑21:00, 72‑hour utility notice, street‑opening permits at contractor expense.