Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor

1 1 IFB # 22-23 SOLICITATION FOR: Lead Service Line Replacement Program Phase 2 city OF somerville , massachusetts Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor Procurement and Contracting Services Department Angela M. Allen, Chief Procurement Officer RELEASE DATE: 12/09/2021 VIRTUAL PRE-BID MEETING: 12/16/2021 1:00 PM 2:00 PM ET (Optional) QUESTIONS DUE: 12/20/2021 by 5PM ET DUE DATE AND TIME: 1/06/2022 by 1:00PM ET DELIVER TO: city of somerville Procurement & Contracting Services Attn: Andrea Caruth Deputy Chief Procurement Officer 93 Highland Avenue somerville , MA 02143 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the city s measures against the spread of this virus, physical access to city Buildings is limited and generally by appointment only. In light of this, additional methods of submission are being provided.

2 Please review the attached forms titled Methods of Bid Submission for more details. Access to a live but remote bid opening process will be provided as well. IFB # 22-23 Lead Service Line Replacement Program Phase 2 Key Project Information Project Address Various Properties, somerville , MA Estimated Construction Cost $1,357,000 Anticipated Contract Award 1/17/2022 Est. Contract Commencement Date 2/21/2022 Est. Contract Completion Date 12/2/2022 Substantial completion date 7/22/2022 Final completion date 10/28/2022 Governing Bid Law MGL (Horizontal Construction) Wage Requirements State Prevailing Wages Payment Bond Requirements 100% of Contract Value Performance Bond Requirements 100% of Contract Value Liquidated Damages ($ per Day) $2, Managing Department Information Managing city Department Engineering Project Manager Karla Cuarezma Project Manager Email Designer Information Designer Name Kleinfelder Northeast, Inc.

3 Designer Address 1 Beacon Street, Suite 8100, Boston, MA 02108 Designer Specialty Engineering Designer Contact Adria Fichter, PE Designer Contact Email TABLE OF CONTENTS Part 1: Invitation for Bid Documents Section 1: GENERAL INFORMATION ON BID PROCESS General Instructions Bid Schedule Submission Instructions Questions General Terms Section 2: RULE FOR AWARD, QUALITY REQUIREMENTS, AND PROJECT BACKGROUND Rule For Award Project Background Section 3: REQUIRE BID FORMS / BIDDERS CHECKLIST (required with bid) Signed Cover Letter somerville Living Wage Form Quality Requirements Form Certificate of Non-Collusion & Tax Compliance Certificate of Signature Authority Reference Form (or equivalent may be attached) 5% Bid Deposit Prevailing Wages, Statement of Compliance Form OSHA Form Vulnerable Road Users Ordinance Acknowledgement of Addenda (if applicable) Signed W9 Supplier Diversity Certification (if applicable) (required post bid) Certificate of Good Standing (will be required of awarded Vendor; please furnish with bid if available) Insurance Specifications (will be required of awarded Vendor.)

4 Furnish sample certificate with bid, if possible) Performance Bond 100% of contract value Statement of Management Payment Bond 100% of contract value Section 4: BID PRICING Form for General Bid Unit Price Form PART 2: SAMPLE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT / city s GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS PART 3: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Please access via Google Drive here: TABLE OF CONTENTS BIDDING AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS REFER TO INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS (IFB) DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION NO. SECTION TITLE 01010 Summary of Work 01025 Measurement and Payment 01040 Project Coordination and Meetings 01050 01060 Field Engineering Permits and Regulatory Requirements 01063 Miscellaneous Requirements 01069 massachusetts General Laws 01070 Abbreviations 01090 Reference Standards 01108 Health and Safety Procedures 01110 Environmental Protection Procedures 01200 General Requirements for Utility Work 01300 Submittals 01310 Construction Progress Schedules 01346 01390 As-Built Drawings Pre-Construction Survey 01400 Quality Control 01500 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01505 Mobilization 01568 Erosion Control, Sedimentation and Containment of Construction Materials 01570 Maintenance and Protection of Traffic 01610 Delivery.

5 Storage and Handling 01630 Restoration of Grounds and Cleaning Up 01701 Project Closeout DIVISION 2 SITE CONSTRUCTION SECTION NO. SECTION TITLE 02010 Subsurface Investigation 02015 Geotechnical Monitoring and Instrumentation 02051 Demolition, Modification, and Abandonment 02080 Soil and Waste Management 02095 Transportation and Disposal of Soil and Fill DIVISION 2 SITE CONSTRUCTION CONTINUED SECTION NO. SECTION TITLE 02100 Site Preparation 02140 Dewatering 02160 Temporary Excavation Support Systems 02210 Earth Excavation, Backfill, Fill and Grading 02500 Paving and Surfacing 02660 02900 Water Services Landscaping 02950 Back of Sidewalk Restoration Appendices Appendix A Example Right of Entry Form Appendix B Environmental Record Review Findings, somerville MA Lead Water Service Replacement Memorandum Appendix C Water Tie Card Template Appendix D Permit Application Instructions END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 4: DRAWINGS Please access via Google Drive here: DRAWING LIST SHEET NO.

6 SHEET TITLE - COVER CG-1 GENERAL NOTES AND MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS CG-2 MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS CG-3 WATER DETAILS CG-4 WATER SERVICES LIST TG-1 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT NOTES AND DETAILS I TG-2 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT NOTES AND DETAILS II Part 1: Invitation for Bid Documents IFB # 22-23 Lead Service Line Replacement Program Phase 2 General Instructions Copies of the solicitation may be obtained from the Procurement and Contracting Services Department on and after 12/09/2021 per the below-noted city Hall hours of operation. All Responses Must be Sealed and Delivered To: Chief Procurement Officer Department city of somerville 93 Highland Avenue somerville , MA 02143 Methods of Application Submission: Applicants may submit bids in any of the following ways.

7 All bids will be time-stamped and must be received no later than the bid deadline date and time. 1) Deposit your sealed application package in the black drop box located by the School Street entrance to city Hall, located near the corner of School Street and 93 Highland Avenue. 2) Sealed applications can be sent to city Hall through the US Postal Service or other delivery service ( FedEx, UPS). 3) Submit sealed application via , which is an online bidding platform. The fee to use this service is approximately $ unless your company has a subscription with BidExpress. You can access the bid package and forms via the city of somerville BidExpress page at: A user guide for BidExpress is attached for your reference. For any technical assistance while submitting the online application, please contact the BidExpress Customer support team at It is the sole responsibility of the Offeror to ensure that the bid arrives on time at the designated place.

8 Late bids will not be considered and will be rejected and returned. Bid Format: Submit one, original (1) sealed bid package; it must be marked with the solicitation title and number. BIDS SUBMITTED MUST BE AN ORIGINAL. city Hall Hours of Operation: Any updates regarding public access to city Hall during the active bid period will be provided to Prospective Applicants via addendum. Meanwhile, the Procurement and Contracting Services Department can be contacted as indicated below. By phone on weekdays between 9:30 4:30 pm 617-625-6600 ext. 3400 By email: IFB 22-23 Lead Service Line Replacement Program Phase 2 Additional Instruction for Bid Submission due to COVID19 Emergency somerville city Hall 93 Highland Avenue somerville , massachusetts 02143 (617) 625-6600, Ext.

9 3400 TTY: (866) 808-4851 Fax: (617) 625-1344 Livestream of Bid Opening: Topic: IFB 22-23 BID OPENING Lead Service Line Replacement Program Phase 2 Time: Jan 6, 2022 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 758 3366 5619 Passcode: fYhgA4 Methods of Bid Submission: Bidders may submit bids in any of the following ways. All bids will be time-stamped and must be received no later than 1:00 1) Deposit your sealed bid package in the black drop box located by the School Street entrance to city Hall, located near the corner of School Street and 93 Highland Avenue. 2) Sealed bids can be sent to city Hall through the US Postal Service or other delivery service ( FedEx, UPS). 3) is an online bidding platform where bidders can submit all required documents.

10 The fee to use this service is approximately $ unless your company has a subscription with BidExpress. You can access the bid package and forms via the city of somerville BidExpress page at: A user guide is attached for your reference. 4) For any technical assistance while submitting the online bid, please contact the BidExpress Customer support team at IFB 22-23 Lead Service Line Replacement Program Phase 2 Pre-Bid Conference and Virtual Site Visit Topic: IFB 22-23 Virtual Pre-Bid Meeting Time: Thursday, December 16th, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 842 1818 4000 One tap mobile +13017158592,,84218184000# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,84218184000# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 842 1818 4000 Find your local number: The completion of the following forms is necessary for consideration of a potential contract award.