Project Information

Bid Title

Hill Street Water Main Replacement Project, Tewksbury, MA

Issuing Agency

Town of Tewksbury

Location

Massachusetts

Published Date

Feb 3, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 12, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

PW-24-22

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Project Description

Bid Number:	PW-24-22
Bid Title:	Hill Street Water Main Replacement Project, Tewksbury, MA
Category:	Available Bids
Status:	Open

Description: INVITATION TO BID TOWN OF TEWKSBURY, MASSACHUSETTS HILL STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT CONTRACT No. PW-24-22 Sealed Bids for the construction of the Hill Street Water Main Replacement Project for the Town of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, Contract No. PW-24-22, will be received at the Department of Public Works (DPW) Office located at 999 Whipple Road, Tewksbury, MA 01876 until 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at which time said Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The work includes the replacement of approximately 1,870 feet of existing 6” asbestos cement (AC) and cast iron (CI) water main on Hill Street from the intersection with Main Street (Route 38) to the intersection with South Street. The existing 6” water main will be replaced with new 8” ductile-iron (DI) water main and the work includes the transfer of all existing water services, replacement of existing hydrants, and connection of all existing lateral water mains. MassDOT prequalification of contractors with the class of work as, Sewer & Water, for the project with an estimated value of $1,001,520.00 will be required. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a bid security in the form of a certified, treasurer's or cashier's check, bid bond, or cash in the amount of 5 percent of the value of the Bid. Contract Documents are incorporated by reference and may be obtained from Accent Printing after 2:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Electronic copies can be downloaded from their website at www.accentblueprints.com for no charge. Hard copies may be obtained for a fee by completing an order online or by calling 978-362-8038 for each set. Completed orders may be picked up at the office of Accent Printing located at 99 Chelmsford Road, North Billerica, MA 01862, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Copies may also be shipped to prospective bidders for an additional charge to cover handling and mailing fees. All payments for printing and shipping are nonrefundable. For addition to the project plan holder’s list to guarantee receipt of addenda, it is required that all interested bidders obtain the Contract Documents directly from Accent. Interested bidders will be prompted to register an email address with Accent to access the documents. Contract Documents can only be obtained through Accent Printing. Contract Documents may also be examined, but not obtained, at the DPW Office during the following hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Addenda, if issued, will be posted to the Accent Printing website and shall be accompanied by e-mail notification to every individual or firm on record as having received the Bid Documents. It shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to ascertain the existence of any and all addenda. Hard copies of addenda will not be mailed or faxed. Successful bidder must furnish 100 percent Construction Performance Bond and 100 percent Construction Payment Bond with a surety company acceptable to the Owner. Minimum Wage Rates as determined by the Commissioner of Department of Labor and Industries under the provision of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Sections 26 to 27D, as amended, apply to this project. It is the responsibility of the contractor, before bid opening, to request if necessary, any additional information on Minimum Wage Rates for those trades people who may be employed for the proposed work under this contract. Contract time for the project shall be 60 calendar days commencing 10 days following the effective date of the Agreement. No Bidder may withdraw his Bid for a period of 30 calendar days after the actual date of the opening of the Bids. Complete instructions for filing Bids are included in the Information for Bidders. The bidding and award of the Contract shall be in full compliance with Sections 39M inclusive of Chapter 30 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as last revised. Successful bidder shall certify that all employees to be employed at the worksite will have successfully completed a course in construction safety and health approved by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration that is at least 10 hours in duration at the time the employee begins work and who shall furnish documentation of successful completion of said course with the first certified payroll report for each employee. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids if it is in the public interest to do so. TOWN OF TEWKSBURY, MASSACHUSETTS John Curran Town Manager Publication Date/Time: 1/28/2026 2:00 PM Closing Date/Time: 2/12/2026 2:00 PM Related Documents: PW-24-22 Invitation to Bid (PDF)

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SECTION 00020

INVITATION TO BID

TOWN OF TEWKSBURY, MASSACHUSETTS

HILL STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT

CONTRACT No. PW-24-22

Sealed Bids for the construction of the Hill Street Water Main Replacement Project for the Town of

Tewksbury, Massachusetts, Contract No. PW-24-22, will be received at the Department of Public Works

(DPW) Office located at 999 Whipple Road, Tewksbury, MA 01876 until 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday,

February 12, 2026, at which time said Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The work includes the replacement of approximately 1,870 feet of existing 6” asbestos cement (AC) and

cast iron (CI) water main on Hill Street from the intersection with Main Street (Route 38) to the

intersection with South Street. The existing 6” water main will be replaced with new 8” ductile-iron (DI)

water main and the work includes the transfer of all existing water services, replacement of existing

hydrants, and connection of all existing lateral water mains.

MassDOT prequalification of contractors with the class of work as, Sewer & Water, for the project with an

estimated value of $1,001,520.00 will be required.

Each Bid shall be accompanied by a bid security in the form of a certified, treasurer's or cashier's check,

bid bond, or cash in the amount of 5 percent of the value of the Bid.

Contract Documents are incorporated by reference and may be obtained from Accent Printing after 2:00

p.m. local time on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Electronic copies can be downloaded from their website

at www.accentblueprints.com for no charge. Hard copies may be obtained for a fee by completing an

order online or by calling 978-362-8038 for each set. Completed orders may be picked up at the office of

Accent Printing located at 99 Chelmsford Road, North Billerica, MA 01862, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Copies may also be shipped to prospective bidders for an additional charge to cover handling and mailing

fees. All payments for printing and shipping are nonrefundable. For addition to the project plan holder’s

list to guarantee receipt of addenda, it is required that all interested bidders obtain the Contract Documents

directly from Accent. Interested bidders will be prompted to register an email address with Accent to

access the documents. Contract Documents can only be obtained through Accent Printing. Contract

Documents may also be examined, but not obtained, at the DPW Office during the following hours: 7:00

a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Addenda, if issued, will be posted to the Accent Printing website and shall be accompanied by e-mail

notification to every individual or firm on record as having received the Bid Documents. It shall be the

sole responsibility of the Contractor to ascertain the existence of any and all addenda. Hard copies of

addenda will not be mailed or faxed.

Successful bidder must furnish 100 percent Construction Performance Bond and 100 percent

Construction Payment Bond with a surety company acceptable to the Owner.

Minimum Wage Rates as determined by the Commissioner of Department of Labor and Industries under

the provision of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Sections 26 to 27D, as amended, apply

to this project. It is the responsibility of the contractor, before bid opening, to request if necessary, any

additional information on Minimum Wage Rates for those trades people who may be employed for the

proposed work under this contract.

Contract time for the project shall be 60 calendar days commencing 10 days following the effective date

of the Agreement.

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No Bidder may withdraw his Bid for a period of 30 calendar days after the actual date of the opening of

the Bids.

Complete instructions for filing Bids are included in the Information for Bidders.

The bidding and award of the Contract shall be in full compliance with Sections 39M inclusive of Chapter

30 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as last revised.

Successful bidder shall certify that all employees to be employed at the worksite will have successfully

completed a course in construction safety and health approved by the U.S. Occupational Safety and

Health Administration that is at least 10 hours in duration at the time the employee begins work and who

shall furnish documentation of successful completion of said course with the first certified payroll report for

each employee.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids if it is in the public interest to do so.

TOWN OF TEWKSBURY, MASSACHUSETTS

John Curran

Town Manager

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 237110Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction

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