Sealed Bids for construction of Wastewater Collection and Water Resource Recovery Facilities, Phase

Background
The Town of Yarmouth, Massachusetts is issuing a solicitation for the construction of Wastewater Collection and Water Resource Recovery Facilities, specifically Phase 1 - Contract No. 5. This project aims to enhance the town's wastewater management capabilities and ensure compliance with environmental standards. The project is partially funded by the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust.

Work Details
The contract includes furnishing and installing approximately:
- 8,000 linear feet of 8-inch to 30-inch polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and ductile iron (DI) sewer pipe;
- 9,000 linear feet of 16-inch PVC force main;
- one submersible pumping station (PS3);
- manholes, sewer service connections, and appurtenances;
- a 6-inch and 10-inch double-barrel siphon under the Parkers River via horizontal directional drilling (HDD);
- approximately 7,100 linear feet of 6-inch to 12-inch Class 52 DI water main including water service connections, fittings, valves, hydrants, and connections to the existing water system;
- cutting, capping, and abandoning existing water mains;
- earthwork; dewatering and drainage; paving; restoration; and all miscellaneous work and cleanup as specified.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a period of 900 Calendar Days commencing twenty days following the Effective Date of the Agreement.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed in Yarmouth, Massachusetts.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be prequalified by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) with a class of work as SEWER & WATER. A Bid Security amounting to five percent of the Bid is required. The Successful Bidder must furnish a 100 percent Performance Bond and a 100 percent Payment Bond with an acceptable surety company. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals include a minimum of 4.20 percent D/MBE participation and 4.50 percent D/WBE participation by certified DBEs.