Bridge Rehabilitation (B26-1) / DPW

This municipal contract calls for the comprehensive rehabilitation of three aging bridges within Worcester, MA. The scope includes structural repairs (concrete, masonry, crack sealing, grout injection), replacement of guardrails, sidewalk and pavement work, erosion and slope stabilization, traffic‑control installations, and associated water‑control measures. Work must comply with MassDOT specifications, prevailing‑wage requirements, OSHA safety standards, and MassDEP wet‑land protection orders. The project is funded with Chapter 90 state money, requires a 5 % bid bond, and mandates performance and payment bonds equal to the contract sum. The City will award the contract to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder, which was New England Infrastructure at $748,000. The contract’s timeline runs from bid award (within 90 days of July 15 2026) through substantial completion by 15 Nov 2027 and final close‑out by 15 Dec 2027. Key points: • Three bridges (June St, Mower St, NE Cutoff) over Tatnuck and Poor Farm Brooks. • Required tasks: concrete repair, masonry grout fill, epoxy‑coated reinforcement, erosion control, traffic‑control devices, and sidewalk/pavement restoration. • Strict environmental controls (MassDEP Order of Conditions) and weekly certified‑payroll reporting. • Vendor must be pre‑qualified by MassDOT and meet prevailing‑wage and safety‑training obligations.