Active SLED Opportunity · MASSACHUSETTS · COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS, DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION
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RFP for replacement of four culverts in Mount Greylock State Reservation and Pittsfield State Forest, Massachusetts. Project includes drainage and structural improvements with climate-resilient design. Estimated cost $4.7M, 730-day completion, with MBE/WBE/VOBE participation requirements.
Western MA Mountain Road Culvert Improvements Mount Greylock State Reservation & Pittsfield State Forest Berkshire County This project consists of the replacement of two existing culverts within Mount Greylock State Reservation and two within Pittsfield State Forest (four culvert replacements total) to improve drainage capacity and structural integrity. The upgrades will enhance resilience to increased stormwater flows from future rainfall events, reduce erosion and flooding risks, and alleviate existing safety hazards affecting access to both mountain road systems. The designs for both locations incorporate climate-resilient principles to ensure long-term durability and environmental stability within these critical areas. The estimated project cost is $ 4,700,000.00 The work is to be accomplished within 730 calendar days of notice to proceed. Liquidated damages in the amount of $100.00 per day will be assessed if the work is not 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 prequalified by the Massachusetts Dept. of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division in BRIDGE - CULVERT 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. 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
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