Town of Ayer 26DPW09 - Bishop Road Water Main Extension Bid
Town of AyerCity · Ayer, MA- Due
- Feb 4, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 12, 2026
- Duration
- 5 months
The 30-second brief
The Town of Ayer Department of Public Works (DPW) is soliciting sealed bids for the Bishop Road Water Main Extension project (Bid No. 26DPW09). The base bid scope includes constructing a new 8-inch water main, water main appurtenances, hydrant assemblies, service connections, and drainage infrastructure. An additive alternate includes construction of communication conduit. The project involves horizontal directional drilling (HDD) work. Bidders must provide a 5% bid security, and the successful contractor must furnish 100% performance and payment bonds. The contract duration is 150 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Prevailing wage rates under M.G.L. Chapter 149 apply. Bids are due February 4, 2026, at the Ayer DPW Administrative building.
Sealed Bids, Bid Security, Performance Bond, Payment Bond
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Summary
The Town of Ayer Department of Public Works (DPW) is soliciting sealed bids for the Bishop Road Water Main Extension project (Bid No. 26DPW09).
The base bid scope includes constructing a new 8-inch water main, water main appurtenances, hydrant assemblies, service connections, and drainage infrastructure. An additive alternate includes construction of communication conduit. The project involves horizontal directional drilling (HDD) work. Bidders must provide a 5% bid security, and the successful contractor must furnish 100% performance and payment bonds. The contract duration is 150 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Prevailing wage rates under M.G.L. Chapter 149 apply. Bids are due February 4, 2026, at the Ayer DPW Administrative building.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Sealed Bids
- Bid Security
- Performance Bond
- Payment Bond
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Bid Security
- Instructions to Bidders
- Town-Hall-Use-Application
- Submit to
- Ayer DPW Administrative building, 25 Brook Street, Ayer, MA 01432
- Scope location
- Ayer, MA
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Town of Ayer?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 4, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Ayer DPW Administrative building, 25 Brook Street, Ayer, MA 01432.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Town of Ayer in MA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Sealed Bids, Bid Security, Performance Bond, Payment Bond. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Ayer?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Ayer are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Ayer regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Security, Instructions to Bidders, Town-Hall-Use-Application. Review the full document from Town of Ayer for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Ayer, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.