Town of Manchester-By-The-Sea - Manchester Harbor Improvements - 2026
Town of Manchester-by-the-SeaCity · Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA- Due
- Sep 28, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 26, 2026
- Duration
- 12 months
The 30-second brief
The Town of Manchester-By-The-Sea is requesting bids for the Manchester Harbor Improvements project, involving marine construction, pier repairs, and utility installations at Reed Park, Morss Town Pier, and Tuck's Point Pier. The scope includes furnishing and installing thirty-six 12-inch diameter timber piles, installing Town-provided timber floating docks, pier repairs with five fiberglass pile jacket assemblies, and new water, electrical, and sanitary sewer pump-out utilities. Additive Alternate No. 1 covers Tuck's Point Pier improvements including selective demolition, removal and reinstallation of the existing rotunda and decorative handrails, seventeen 16-inch diameter steel pipe piles with rock-socketed foundations, and an approach ramp and pier. Additive Alternate No. 2 covers mechanical dredging of 48,715 cubic yards of sediments from the Manchester Harbor entrance channel and Proctor Cove with offshore disposal at the Massachusetts Bay Disposal Site (MBDS). Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, comply with prevailing wage laws, and meet insurance and bonding requirements. Base bid substantial completion is required by May 28, 2027.
36-inch diameter timber piles, Timber floating docks, Pile guides, Utility trench excavation, Water utilities, Sanitary sewer pump-out utilities, Electrical utilities and dock lighting, Pile encasements and timber pier repairs, Selective demolition and disposal, Existing rotunda removal and reinstallation, Decorative handrail removal and reinstallation, Solid fill approach, 16-inch diameter steel pipe piles, Rock sockets, Concrete for rock sockets, Approach ramp and pier, Decorative fascia skirt, Mechanical dredging, Miscellaneous debris disposal, Silt curtain
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Summary
The Town of Manchester-By-The-Sea is requesting bids for the Manchester Harbor Improvements project, involving marine construction, pier repairs, and utility installations at Reed Park, Morss Town Pier, and Tuck's Point Pier.
The scope includes furnishing and installing thirty-six 12-inch diameter timber piles, installing Town-provided timber floating docks, pier repairs with five fiberglass pile jacket assemblies, and new water, electrical, and sanitary sewer pump-out utilities. Additive Alternate No. 1 covers Tuck's Point Pier improvements including selective demolition, removal and reinstallation of the existing rotunda and decorative handrails, seventeen 16-inch diameter steel pipe piles with rock-socketed foundations, and an approach ramp and pier. Additive Alternate No. 2 covers mechanical dredging of 48,715 cubic yards of sediments from the Manchester Harbor entrance channel and Proctor Cove with offshore disposal at the Massachusetts Bay Disposal Site (MBDS). Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, comply with prevailing wage laws, and meet insurance and bonding requirements. Base bid substantial completion is required by May 28, 2027.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
20- 36-inch diameter timber piles
- Timber floating docks
- Pile guides
- Utility trench excavation
- Water utilities
- Sanitary sewer pump-out utilities
- Electrical utilities and dock lighting
- Pile encasements and timber pier repairs
- Selective demolition and disposal
- Existing rotunda removal and reinstallation
- Decorative handrail removal and reinstallation
- Solid fill approach
- 16-inch diameter steel pipe piles
- Rock sockets
- Concrete for rock sockets
- Approach ramp and pier
- Decorative fascia skirt
- Mechanical dredging
- Miscellaneous debris disposal
- Silt curtain
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
20- Bidder's bond or certified check
- List of subcontractors
- Non-collusion affidavit
- Bidder certifications
- Certificate of non-discrimination
- State of convictions
- Previous disqualifications
- Workers compensation insurance certification
- Conflict of interest certification
- Indemnification agreement
- Taxes paid certification
- Right to know law compliance
- Foreign corporation certificate
- Compliance certification
- Affirmative action plan
- Insurance coverage verification
- Relevant experience list
- Safety and experience record
- Equipment list
- Construction schedule and methodology
- Submit to
- Town of Manchester-By-The-Sea, Town Hall, Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA 01944
- Scope location
- Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA
- Reported agency
- Town of Manchester-By-The-Sea
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 28, 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: Town of Manchester-By-The-Sea, Town Hall, Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA 01944.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea 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: 36-inch diameter timber piles, Timber floating docks, Pile guides, Utility trench excavation, Water utilities, Sanitary sewer pump-out utilities, Electrical utilities and dock lighting, Pile encasements and timber pier repairs, Selective demolition and disposal, Existing rotunda removal and reinstal. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 12 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: bidder's bond or certified check, list of subcontractors, non-collusion affidavit, bidder certifications, certificate of non-discrimination, state of convictions, previous disqualifications, workers c. Review the full document from Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.