Active SLED Opportunity · MASSACHUSETTS · COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS, DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION

    P26-3659-C1A

    Issued by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, Dept. of Conservation & Recreation
    localRFPCommonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, Dept. of Conservation & RecreationSol. 47615
    Open · 30d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    30
    due Jul 23, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jun 8, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Commonwealth of
    local
    NAICS CODE
    237990
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    AI Summary

    RFP for Damon Pond Dam Repairs and Area Improvements in Ashby, MA. Includes dam compliance work, concrete and masonry repairs, site drainage, overtopping protection, bridge repairs, and ADA-compliant recreational features. Requires MassDOT prequalification and experience. Estimated cost $2.13M.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    47615
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    active
    Level
    local
    Published Date
    June 8, 2026
    Due Date
    July 23, 2026
    NAICS Code
    237990AI guide
    Agency
    Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, Dept. of Conservation & Recreation

    Description

    Damon Pond Dam Repairs and Area Improvements Willard Brook State Forest, Ashby, Ma The project consists of work to bring Damon Pond Dam into compliance with the Massachusetts Dam Safety Regulations (302 CMR 10.00) and making state park site improvements. Proposed work includes concrete and masonry repairs to the dam, spillway, and training walls, removal of unsuitable vegetation on and within 20 feet of the dam, site drainage improvements, overtopping protection to the dam embankment and structural repairs to the bridge deck and railings. The project also includes construction of recreational features including two ADA- compliant parking spaces and an ADA/MAAB-compliant stabilized aggregate path from Hosmer Road to the boundary of the southern beach. The estimated project cost is $2,130,971.00 The work is to be accomplished within 365 calendar days of a notice to proceed. Liquidated damages in the amount of $750 per day will be assessed if the work has not been completed in accordance with the provisions of the contract within the time specified (as extended by any authorized extension of time granted in accordance with the contract provisions). Bidders must be pre-qualified by the Massachusetts Dept. of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division in Dam Construction to bid on the above project. An award will not be made to a Contractor who is not pre-qualified by MassDOT prior to the opening of Proposals. Bidders shall also have a minimum of 10 years of experience and shall have successfully completed at least five dam rehabilitation or repair construction projects within the last 10 years including at least two projects in excess of one million dollars. Submit a summary of experience and representative projects with references to show compliance with the requirements listed above. The Proposed contract includes a requirement of 6% for MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) 10% for WBE (Women Business Enterprise) and 3% VOBE requirement (Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise). The applicable local minority workforce utilization percentage is a minimum goal of 15.3%. The applicable local women workforce utilization percentage is a minimum goal of 6.9%. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid deposit, in the form of a bid bond, cash, certified check, or a treasurer's or cashier's check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Department of Conservation and Recreation in the amount of 5% of the bid. Each bid must be submitted through DCR’s E-Bid room at www.bidexpress.com/businesses/36765/home. Please ensure that your bid is complete and marked as responsive when submitting through DCR’s Bid room. Any bids found to be incomplete and/or marked unresponsive will be rejected by DCR and will not be considered when awarding the project. Bids are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 30, Sect. 39F, G, H and M inclusive. Wages are subject to minimum wage rates as per M.G.L. Ch. 149, sections 26 to 27D inclusive. The Department reserves the right to waive any informalities in or to reject any and all bids if it be in the public interest to do so. Nicole LaChapelle, Commissioner Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation

    Key dates

    1. June 8, 2026Published
    2. July 23, 2026Responses Due

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