The City of Worcester’s DPW&P is awarding a municipal resurfacing contract (M23‑4) for roughly 13 mi of streets, sidewalks, curbs, and related utilities. The contract includes full‑depth reclamation, mill/overlay, new hot‑mix asphalt, concrete sidewalk replacement, drainage structures, tree protection, signage, and a $450,000 lump‑sum contingency. PJ Keating won the award with a bid of $4.724 M, and the work must be substantially completed and winter‑stabilized by 15 Nov 2023. The solicitation required MassDOT pre‑qualification, a 5 % bid security, performance and payment bonds, and extensive reporting (weekly payroll, MWBE reporting, safety signage, etc.).
• Scope: street and sidewalk resurfacing, curb & gutter work, drainage repairs, utility protection, tree work, signage, and ADA ramps.
• Contract value: approx. $4.75 M (estimated); award price $4.724 M.
• Timeline: bids due 26 Apr 2023; completion deadline 15 Nov 2023; no paving after that date without waiver.
• Requirements: MassDOT pre‑qualification, 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance & payment bonds, OSHA‑10 certified crew, weekly payroll and quarterly MWBE reports.