Awarded vendors
- Aqualine Utility, Inc.
Description
The City of Worcester is executing a storm‑water infrastructure improvement project funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The scope includes excavation, pavement reconstruction, curb and sidewalk work, and the installation of three storm‑water treatment devices (8.5 CFS, 11 CFS, and 14 CFS) along Sweetbriar Lane, Suntaug Road, Quaboag Street, and an additional unit on Pinecrest Drive. The work must comply with ARPA requirements such as Buy‑American, Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage rules, and requires performance and payment bonds, insurance, and a range of certifications (MWBE, wage‑theft, tax‑compliance, etc.). The contract is awarded on a unit‑price basis, with the lowest responsible bidder, Aqualine Utility, Inc., selected, and the project must be substantially completed by October 30 2025.
• Project involves underground reinforced concrete pipe, storm‑water treatment structures (Contech “Vortechs” series), and extensive roadway and curb work.
• ARPA funding imposes federal labor‑standards (Davis‑Bacon) and Buy‑American compliance; the contractor must be SAM‑registered and have an active DUNS number.
• The bid was opened on November 13 2024 after a bid deadline of the same day, with the award intent posted the following day.
• Key milestones: pre‑bid conference (Oct 23 2024), bid submission deadline (Nov 13 2024), substantial completion (Oct 30 2025), final completion within 30 days thereafter.