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

    P26-3670-M2A

    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. 45635
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due Apr 9, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Feb 25, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Commonwealth of
    local
    NAICS CODE
    237110
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    RFP for drainage cleaning and maintenance in Massachusetts including catch basin cleaning, high pressure water jetting, CCTV inspection, and sediment removal. Requires MassDOT prequalification and includes MBE, WBE, and VOBE participation goals. Estimated cost $7.5M, completion within 1095 days.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    45635
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    active
    Level
    local
    Published Date
    February 25, 2026
    Due Date
    April 9, 2026
    NAICS Code
    237110AI guide
    Agency
    Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, Dept. of Conservation & Recreation

    Description

    Drainage – Cleaning & Maintenance The project consists of cleaning and/or investigation of DCR drainage infrastructure. Typically, work shall include, during regular and emergency response times, the cleaning of catch basin and manhole structures with a vacuum truck, high pressure water jetting of drainage lines, and CCTV investigation. This project shall also include cured-in-place lining & the removal and disposal of all sediments in compliance with the regulations of the Department of Environmental Protection in effect at the time of disposal. The estimated project cost is $7,500,000 The work is to be accomplished within 1095 calendar days of notice to proceed. Liquidated damages in the amount of $500 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 CATCH BASIN CLEANING 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

    Key dates

    1. February 25, 2026Published
    2. April 9, 2026Responses Due

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