Opportunity
Massport #26-77
Somerville McGrath Boulevard Water Main Upgrades Construction Solicitation
Posted
May 27, 2026
Respond By
June 18, 2026
Identifier
26-77
NAICS
237110, 237310, 237990
The City of Somerville, Massachusetts is seeking bids for the McGrath Boulevard Water Main Upgrades project, managed by the Procurement & Contracting Services Department. - Government Buyer: - City of Somerville, Procurement & Contracting Services Department - Engineering Department (Project Manager: Karla Cuarezma) - Designer/OEM: - Kleinfelder Northeast, Inc. (Designer) - Products and Services Requested: - Construction services for water and sewer line upgrades along McGrath Boulevard - Extensive line items including: - Cleaning, lining, and replacement of water mains (DI water mains in sizes 4" to 20", part numbers 33 1416.1 to 33 1416.5) - Gate valves, hydrants, fittings, couplings, and restraints - Asphalt work (temporary and permanent), granite curb resetting, sidewalk and driveway repairs - Soil and waste management (OHM disposal, various classes) - Traffic and pedestrian management, sedimentation and erosion control, pest control, tree protection - Surveying, quality control, testing, and mobilization - Temporary utility support, bypass piping, valve operation and repair - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Massachusetts General Laws for horizontal construction - State prevailing wage requirements, OSHA training - Submission of 5% bid bond, performance and payment bonds (100% of contract value) - Adherence to city ordinances (Living Wage, Wage Theft, Responsible Employer, vulnerable road user protections) - Multiple compliance and certification forms required - Estimated Construction Cost: - $2,700,000 - Place of Performance: - McGrath Boulevard, Somerville, MA - City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA (contracting office)
Description
This solicitation is for the McGrath Boulevard Water Main Upgrades project located in Somerville, Massachusetts. The project involves water and sewer line and related structures construction with an estimated construction cost of $2,700,000. The contract commencement date is anticipated to be July 1, 2026, with final completion by June 30, 2028. The project requires compliance with Massachusetts General Laws governing horizontal construction and includes state prevailing wage requirements. A virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2026, at 1 PM EST, and bids are due by June 18, 2026, at 2 PM EST.