Resurfacing Various Roads - M24-3 / DPW&P

This contract awards the City of Worcester the complete resurfacing of two municipal streets (Park Avenue and Massasoit Road) under project “M24‑3”. The work includes excavation, milling, base and sub‑base placement, hot‑mix asphalt paving, curb and sidewalk replacement, drainage structures, signage, and related utilities. The scope follows the City’s standard specifications and requires compliance with Massachusetts DOT prevailing‑wage rates, MWBE participation goals, and extensive bonding and insurance requirements. The awardee is J.H. Lynch & Sons, and the contract value is approximately $4.68 million, with a contingency reserve of $437 k. The project must be substantially completed by 30 Sep 2025, with a winter‑shutdown deadline of 15 Nov 2024. • Full‑scale road resurfacing (excavation, milling, Superpave base, HMA paving). • Ancillary work: curb/sidewalk repair, drainage (catch basins, manholes, water boxes), signage, traffic markings, and conduit installations. • Mandatory compliance: Massachusetts DOT prevailing‑wage, 38 % people‑of‑color & 10 % women workforce goals, performance & payment bonds equal to contract price, $1 M+ liability insurance, and strict timeline constraints.