Water Main Replacement at Bolton, Day, Clinton, Cutter, Caughey, Mt. Pleasant and Graymore Road, 2026

Location:	Massachusetts
Posted:	May 6, 2026
Due:	May 27, 2026
Agency:	City of Waltham
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
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Pre-Bid Meeting:
Thursday, May 14th, 2026 at 10:00AM Eastern Time

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Last Day for Written Questions:
Friday, May 15th, 2026 by 12:00 Noon Eastern Time

Bid Opening:
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 at 12:00 Noon Eastern Time

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The City of Waltham

Invites

Interested Parties

To propose the best offer and or bid

For the service or product herewith described:

WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT AT

BOLTON, DAY, CLINTON, CUTTER, CAUGHEY,MT PLEASANT AND

GRAYMORE ROAD, 2026

The VIRTUAL/ ZOOM Bid Opening will be held:

12:00 PM on Wednesday May 27th, 2026

Zoom Pre-Bid Meeting: 10:00AM Thursday May 14th, 2026

(See City’s website for meeting information)

Last day for written questions: Friday May 15th, 2026 by Noon

(via email ONLY to cphilpott@city.waltham.ma.us)

WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT VARIOUS STREETS PROJECT, 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Invitation to Bid

Instructions and Information for Bidders

Compliance Documents

Bid Form

Agreement

Performance Bond

Payment Bond

General Conditions

Supplemental Conditions

Monthly Price Adjustment for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Mixtures

Monthly Price Adjustment for Diesel Fuel and Gasoline

Price Adjustment for Structural Steel and Reinforcing Steel

Price Adjustment for Portland Cement Concrete Mixes

Base Prices

Additional Articles, State Rates and Forms

Permits

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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General Requirements

Summary of Work

Measurement and Payment

Abbreviations

Rodent Control

Submittals

Temporary Provision & Protection of Utilities and Properties

Dust Control

Pollution Control & Environmental Protection

Traffic Control and Policing

Cleaning Up

DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK

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Pre/Post Construction Survey

Audio/Video Inspection

Site Preparation

Clearing and Grubbing

Earthwork

Reclamation of Base Course

Rock Excavating and Disposal

Fill and Backfill Materials

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WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS CONT.

Sand Blanket

Compaction Control and Testing

Slope Protection/Erosion Control

Sheeting and Bracing

Dewatering

Curb

Paving and Road Construction

Drain Manholes, Frames and Covers

Sewer Manholes, Frames and Covers

Reinforced Concrete Pipe

Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings

Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe and Fittings

Service Laterals

Connections to Existing Facilities

Water Piping Specialties

Connections to Existing Water Mains

Abandonment of Existing Water Mains

Water Distribution System, Disinfection and Testing

Gravity Sewer and Force Main Pipe - General

Modification and connections to Existing Structures

Cleaning of Drains and Disposal of Materials

Cleaning of Sewers and Disposal of Materials

Handling Existing Flows

Cured-In-Place-Pipe

Test and Seal Sewer Main and Service Connection

Existing Water Main Cleaning and Relining

Temporary Bypass Piping with Service Connections

Establishment of Growth

Miscellaneous Work and Cleanup

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

Precast Concrete Structures and Manholes

Precast Concrete Modular Block Retaining Wall

Grout

DIVISION 4 – MASONRY

Mortar

Masonry Work

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Appendix A

WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS CONT.

DIVISION 5 – METALS

Miscellaneous Metals

APPENDICIES

Water Main Replacement Various Streets Project, 2026

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SECTION 00010

INVITATION TO BID

Water Main Replacement Various Streets Project, 2026

Location of Work: City of Waltham Massachusetts. Sealed Bids for construction of the Water Main

Replacement Project, 2026 will be received by Crystal Philpott, Purchasing Department 610 Main Street

Waltham, Massachusetts until 12:00 P.M., May 27, 2026 at which time and place all bids will be publicly

opened and bids read aloud. Bids submitted after this time will not be accepted. The project involves

the following major items:

1. Installation of approximately 5,600 linear feet of new 12”, 8”, and 6” CLDI water main

sections and fittings on Bolton Street, Day Street, Clinton Street, Cutter Street,

Caughey Street, Mt. Pleasant Street, and Graymore Road.

2. Installation of hydrants, gate valves, and all other related appurtenances.

3. Installation of temporary water main servicing residential areas. All temporary

connections and reconnections.

4. Cleaning and CCTV sewer and drain mains in various locations.

5. Installation of approximately 500 linear feet of 8” and 6” PVC sewer pipe on Graymore

Road.

6. Replacement of water services and sewer services.

7. Removal, disposal and abandonment of existing water mains, water services, and

appurtenances.

8. Removal and disposal of existing sewer main, sewer services, and appurtenances.

9. Installation of temporary and permanent trench width paving Bolton Street, Day Street,

Cutter Street, Caughey Street, Mt. Pleasant Street, and Graymore Road

Contractors are directed to Section 01010 Summary of Work for Project Phasing Schedule.

Contract Documents may be obtained by visiting the City’s web site at www.city.waltham.ma.us/open-

bids after May 6, 2026.

This Project requires MassDOT prequalification of contractors with the class of work as, SEWER &

WATER, for the project with an Estimated Value of $5,545,820.50 will be required

BID SECURITIES shall be in amount of 5% of the bid and in the form of a certified check drawn upon a

bank within the State of Massachusetts or a bid bond executed by a surety company authorized to do

business in Massachusetts, made payable to the OWNER.

The successful bidder must furnish a 100% PERFORMANCE and PAYMENT BOND and will be required to

execute the Contract Agreement within five (5) days following notification of the acceptance of his Bid.

The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to accept any bid, to waive any informality on

bids received, and to omit any item or items deemed advisable for the best interests of the OWNER. The

award of the contract may be contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the Waltham City Council.

All costs associated with the preparation of the bids shall be the responsibility of the bidder, regardless

of whether or not the Contract is awarded.

END OF SECTION

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