SLED Opportunity · MASSACHUSETTS · BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION
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RFP for professional engineering services focused on sewerage and water works improvements for the Boston Water and Sewer Commission. Physical bid submission required by April 9, 2026.
Professional Engineering Services for Sewerage and Water Works Improvements **Solicitation Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.OTH.USA.735437.C8626726 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 03/30/2026 12:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Physical Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: The proposal shall be properly filled out, with ALL PAGES intact, Signed. THIS IS AN NOT ELECTRONIC BID SUBMITTAL **Solicitation Number**: 26-206-002 **Reference Number**: 0000415501 **Questions and Answers**: - Q1 Arrow Right Question: Subcontractor Rate Inclusion Does the Commission want subcontractor rates to be included in the Cost portion of the Proposal, or is the Commission only seeking rates from the prime consultant at this time? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/26/2026 11:13 AM EDT 03/31/2026 11:53 AM EDT - Q2 Arrow Right Question: Typical Project Does the Commission anticipate that all projects to be issued through this contract will be water main replacement projects as identified by the typical projects noted on page 4 of the RFP? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/26/2026 11:14 AM EDT 03/31/2026 11:53 AM EDT - Q3 Arrow Right Question: Project Engineer/s Is the Commission’s intent to name one Project Engineer for all projects or are we able to name Project Engineers based on project assignments? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/26/2026 11:14 AM EDT 03/31/2026 11:53 AM EDT - Q4 Arrow Right Question: Project Time Frame Page 4 of the RFP states projects must be complete within 9 months of notice to proceed date; however, page 7 states projects must be completed within 12 months from the notice to proceed. Please confirm the time frame that the Commission would like projects completed within. Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/26/2026 11:15 AM EDT 03/31/2026 11:53 AM EDT - Q5 Arrow Right Question: Terms and Conditions Please provide a copy of the Commission’s Standard Contract Terms and Conditions. Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/27/2026 09:36 AM EDT 03/31/2026 11:53 AM EDT - Q6 Arrow Right Question: Page Limit Clarifications Please confirm that the cover, dividers, table of contents, and cover letter are excluded from the 20-page limit. Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/27/2026 09:37 AM EDT 03/31/2026 11:53 AM EDT - Q7 Arrow Right Question: 11"x17" pages Are 11"x17" page sizes acceptable for certain sections of the proposal? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/27/2026 09:38 AM EDT 03/31/2026 11:53 AM EDT - Q8 Arrow Right Question: Scope of Work Clarification The Scope of Work (page 4) requires individual projects be completed 9 months from the notice to proceed date while the Proposal Format on page 7 Item 3 under Cost, indicates 12 months. Please confirm the required timeframe for completion for individual projects. Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/29/2026 11:30 PM EDT 03/31/2026 11:53 AM EDT - Q9 Arrow Right Question: Questions and Answers *Will the Commission shortlist and then interview? *Does the 20-page limit include the cover letter? Ref: Page 7 “The total Proposal shall not exceed twenty pages, excluding required forms and resumes of key personnel and others who will perform professional services. “ *Does the 20-page limit include the Table of Contents? *Are pages counted by side or sheet when double-sided printing? *Does the 20-page limit include Project Sheets? *Does the 20-page limit include an organizational Chart, if yes, will an 11 x 17 count as one page or two? *Does the 20-page limit include the Cover, Dividers or Tabs? *Please explain, should the RFP be included as an appendix, not included in the page count? Ref: Page1, Item 4. The Firm’s Proposal must be submitted along with this Request for Proposal (attached) and all documents included must be completed and signed by the Proposer. *Please provide clarification, is a certificate of insurance to be provided in our response, perhaps as an appendix not included in the page count? *Could the Contract be provided for review? Ref: Page 8. Item 4. Contract terms. The Services to be provided under this Project’s Scope of Work, as outlined in this RFP, will be subject to the Commission’s Standard Contract Terms and Conditions, which may be reviewed on request to the Commission’s Procurement office. Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/30/2026 09:43 AM EDT 03/31/2026 11:53 AM EDT - Q10 Arrow Right Question: Proof of Insurance Is a sample certificate of insurance/proof of coverage required as part of our proposal? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/30/2026 10:14 AM EDT 03/31/2026 11:53 AM EDT - Q11 Arrow Right Question: Proposal Submission Would the Commission consider allowing proposals to be submitted electronically? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/30/2026 10:14 AM EDT 03/31/2026 11:53 AM EDT - Q12 Arrow Right Question: Audited Rates Is a letter from a federal or state audit agency stating the firm’s final rate or provisional rate required at the proposal stage? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/30/2026 10:15 AM EDT 03/31/2026 11:53 AM EDT - Q13 Arrow Right Question: Page Limits Please clarify if a table of contents and cover letter count towards the 20-page limit. Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/30/2026 10:15 AM EDT 03/31/2026 11:53 AM EDT - Q14 Arrow Right Question: Page Limits Please clarify if covers and section dividers count towards the 20-page limit. Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/30/2026 10:15 AM EDT 03/31/2026 11:53 AM EDT - Q15 Arrow Right Question: Page Sizes Are 11x17 pages permitted? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/30/2026 10:15 AM EDT 03/31/2026 11:53 AM EDT - Q16 Arrow Right Question: Environmental Investigation Please confirm that environmental investigation/engineering adhering to the MCP will be expected as part of these projects. Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/30/2026 10:18 AM EDT 03/31/2026 11:53 AM EDT - Q17 Arrow Right Question: Community Engagement Does the Commission have a specific protocol/forms for community engagement for these projects? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/30/2026 10:19 AM EDT 03/31/2026 11:53 AM EDT - Q18 Arrow Right Question: Conflicting RFP Language Page 4 conflicts with Page 7 - Are the designs to be completed in 9 or 10 months from NTP? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/30/2026 10:19 AM EDT 03/31/2026 11:53 AM EDT - Q19 Arrow Right Question: Scope of Work Under the “General” section of the Scope of Work, please clarify what is meant by “other types of work,” and provide examples of the other construction work performed by the Boston Water and Sewer Commission that may be included under this category. Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/30/2026 10:45 AM EDT 03/31/2026 11:53 AM EDT
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