Needham School District Civicplus #26DPW258C

Needham, MA Water Service Connections and Mueller Fire Hydrant Replacement

The Town of Needham Department of Public Works is seeking bids for a comprehensive water infrastructure project involving water service connections and fire hydrant replacement. - Government Buyer: - Town of Needham, Department of Public Works (Public Services Administration Building, 500 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA) - OEMs and Vendors: - Mueller (specified for fire hydrant replacement) - Products/Services Requested: - Water service connection renewals in various diameters (1", 1.5", 2") and lengths (up to 100 ft, 150 ft, and beyond) - 15 units: 1" diameter, main to curb-stop (up to 100 ft) - 1 unit each: 1.5" and 2" diameter, main to curb-stop (up to 100 ft) - 10 units: 1" diameter, main into house (up to 150 ft) - 1 unit each: 1.5" and 2" diameter, main into house (up to 150 ft) - 20 units: 1" diameter, curb-stop to house (up to 100 ft) - 1 unit each: 1.5" and 2" diameter, curb-stop to house (up to 100 ft) - 50 units: 1" diameter, beyond 100 ft (main/curb-stop to house) - 5 units each: 1.5" and 2" diameter, beyond 100 ft (main/curb-stop to house) - 50 units: 1" diameter, beyond 150 ft (main to house) - 5 units each: 1.5" and 2" diameter, beyond 150 ft (main to house) - Fire hydrant replacement: - 1 unit: Mueller Super Centurion 250 6" Bury Hydrant (OEM specified) - Ledge removal: 10 units - Test pits: 20 units - Electrical grounding connections: 10 units - Reimbursable police details for traffic control (up to $30,000/year) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Use of Mueller Super Centurion 250 hydrant is mandatory for fire hydrant replacement - Project includes excavation, ledge removal, test pits, and electrical grounding reconnections - Police details for traffic control are reimbursable - Contract term runs through December 31, 2026, with up to two one-year renewal options

Description

The Town of Needham is soliciting sealed bids for the Water Service Connections & Fire Hydrant Replacement project. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) package is available starting May 14, 2026, at the Public Works Department office or online. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 20, 2026, at the Public Service Administration Building. Bids must be submitted by 1:00 PM on June 4, 2026, to the Public Works Department office, and late bids will not be considered. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive minor informalities.

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