Description
The Town of Ayer is seeking a qualified general contractor to construct a new gravity sewer main on Fitchburg Road (Phase 1). The work includes installing pipe, appurtenances, service connections, trench paving, and all required traffic‑management and road‑restoration to satisfy MassDOT standards and permits. The contract will be awarded after a sealed‑bid opening on December 11 2026, with construction to begin no earlier than April 1 2027 and to be completed within 150 calendar days.
• Scope: New gravity sewer main, appurtenances, service connections, trench paving, traffic‑management, road‑restoration.
• Procurement: Sealed‑bid (Invitation for Bid) under M.G.L. Chapter 30, Sec. 39M, open‑market.
• Key Dates: Bid opening 12/11/2026 2 PM; earliest notice to proceed 4/1/2027; project duration 150 days.
• Financials: 5 % bid security; performance & payment bonds each 100 % of contract price; budget not disclosed.
• Requirements: Surety acceptable to the Owner, compliance with Massachusetts prevailing‑wage rules, and adherence to MassDOT standards.