IFB-Pine St. and Beech St. Waterline Improvements Project
Federal opportunity from CPO001 - Town of Franklin Purchasing Department • Town of Franklin. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 20, 2026. Industry: NAICS 72, 14, 11.
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In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, the Town of Franklin wishes to retain the services of a construction firm for the purposes of constructing approximately 5,550 feet of waterline improvements along Pine Street and Beech Street within the Town of Franklin. The proposed work on Pine Street will represent the base bid and the proposed work on Beech Street will be evaluated as an additive alternate. Bid Documents are available from the Town website: https://franklinma.gov/bids.aspx
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The Town of Franklin is seeking a construction firm to execute waterline improvements along Pine and Beech Streets, totaling approximately 5,550 feet. The project includes a base bid for Pine Street and an additive alternate for Beech Street. Interested bidders can obtain bid documents from the Town's website.
The Town of Franklin aims to enhance its water infrastructure by constructing new waterline improvements along specified streets, focusing first on Pine Street as the base bid and considering Beech Street as an optional upgrade.
- Construction firms with experience in utility infrastructure projects
- Local contractors familiar with municipal regulations
- Construction of 5,550 feet of waterline improvements
- Completion of base bid work on Pine Street
- Optional additive alternate work on Beech Street
- Completed bid proposal form
- Detailed project plan and timeline
- Qualifications and experience documentation
- Cost estimate for both base and alternate bids
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- Must comply with MGL c. 30, section 39m statutory requirements
- Ensure all work meets local water quality standards
- Consider competitive pricing for both the base and additive alternate bids
- Factor in local labor and material costs for accuracy
- Possible collaboration with subcontractors specializing in water management systems
- Engage local suppliers for materials to bolster community involvement
- Potential delays in obtaining permits or approvals
- Environmental impact assessments may be required
- What is the estimated timeline for project approval after bid submission?
- Are there existing utility conflicts that bidders should be aware of?
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- Specific bid proposal form requirements
- Details on the evaluation criteria for the additive alternate
- Any pre-bid meeting information
- Clarification on permit requirements
- Current utility plans for the project area
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