Sewer Seperation Phase 3A, appendices added, addenda 1 issued

Contact Documents and Technical Specifications
for
PHASE 3A SEWER SYSTEM SEPARATION PROJECT - LOWER SAUNDERS
Volume 1 of 2
Contract No. IFB 26-48
Project No. CWSRF-19108
Issued for Bid
March 2026
03/10/2026
Lowell Regional Wastewater Utility
City of Lowell, Massachusetts
CSO Sewer Separation Program

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS
C-111 Advertisement for Bids for Construction Contract
C-200 Instruction to Bidders
C-200 A1 Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements
C-410 Bid Form
C-410 A1 Certification Statement for Public Works Contract
C-410 A2 Diesel Retrofit Program Statement of Intent
C-430 Bid Bond, Penal Sum Form
C-510 Notice of Award
C-520 Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for Construction Contract
C-550 Notice to Proceed
C-610 Performance Bond
C-615 Payment Bond
C-700 Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract
C-800 Supplementary Conditions of the Construction Contract
C-800 A1 Price Adjustments for Certain Materials in Construction Projects
C-800 A2 BABA and AIS Requirements
C-800 A3 Weekly Statement of Compliance - Certified Payrolls
C-800 A4 Weekly Certified Payroll Report and Workforce Participation Form
C-800 A5 BWR DMS Polices
C-800 A6 SRF Schedule of Subcontractor Participation
C-800 A7 DWS Policy 88-02 Sewer Line/Water Supply Protection
C-800 A8 Diesel Retrofit Program Information
C-800 A9 Diesel Retrofit Program Contractor Certification
C-800 A10 Davis Bacon Act Requirements
C-800 A11 Davis Bacon Wage Rates
C-800 A12 Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Rates
C-800 A13 Guidelines for Enhancing Public Awareness SRF
DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01 10 00 Summary
01 20 00 Measurement and Payment
01 21 00 Allowances
01 25 00 Substitution Procedures
01 29 73 Schedule of Values
01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination
01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation
01 32 33 Photographic Documentation
01 32 50 Pre-Construction Survey
01 32 50A Example ROE Form
01 33 00 Submittal Procedures
01 35 29 Health and Safety Procedures
01 35 43 Environmental Protection Procedures
01 40 00 Quality Requirements
01 41 00 Regulatory and Permitting Requirements
01 42 01 References
01 42 16 Definitions
01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls
01 51 00 General Utility Requirements
01 51 00A National Grid Gas Guidelines
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01 51 00B National Grid Electric Specifications
01 52 13 Field O?ices and Sheds
01 55 26 Tra?ic Controls
01 57 13 Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control
01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls
01 58 13 Temporary Project Signage
01 60 00 Product Requirements
01 70 00 Execution and Closeout Requirements
01 71 23 Field Engineering
01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal
01 77 00 Closeout Procedures
01 78 39 Project Record Documents
DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS
02 30 00 Subsurface Investigation
02 41 00 Demolition
02 60 00 Soil and Waste Management
02 60 01 Transportation and Disposal of Soil and Fill
02 82 13.33 Asbestos Abatement for Utilities
DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE
03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete
03 60 00 Grout
DIVISION 04 - MASONRY
04 20 00 Brick Masonry
DIVISION 05 - METAL
05 50 00 Metal Fabrications
DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing
07 16 16 Crystalline Waterproofing
DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES
10 14 00 Signage
DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK
31 05 19 Geosynthetics for Earthwork
31 09 00 Geotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring
31 10 00 Site Clearing
31 20 00 Earthwork, Grading, Excavation, and Trenching
31 23 19 Dewatering and Drainage
31 50 00 Excavation Support and Protection
DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
32 11 20 Subbase and Aggregate Base Courses
32 12 16 Paving and Surfacing
32 16 23 Sidewalks
32 17 23 Pavement Markings
32 17 26 Tactile Warning Surfacing
32 91 13 Soil Preparation
32 92 00 Landscape Restoration
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DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES
33 01 10.58 Disinfection of Water Mains
33 01 30.11 Pipeline Cleaning and Internal Inspection
33 01 30.61 Pipe Joint Sealing
33 01 30.72 Cured-in-Place Pipelining
33 01 30.74 Cured-in-Place Lateral Pipelining
33 01 30.78 Sprayed-in-Place Pipelining
33 01 30.81 Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation
33 01 30.87 Bypass Flow Handling
33 05 05 Gravity Pipeline Testing
33 05 05.4 Pressure Pipeline Testing
33 05 61 Manholes
33 05 61A Manhole Vacuum Testing Form
33 14 13 Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings for Water Mains
33 14 14 Connecting to Existing Water Mains
33 14 15 Temporary Bypass Piping for Water Mains
33 14 17 Water Services
33 14 19 Valves for Water Utility Service
33 14 20 Hydrants for Water Utility Service
33 31 13.1 Gravity Sewer and Drain Pipe
33 42 33 Catch Basins
APPENDICES
Appendix A City of Lowell Water and Sewer General Regulations (Chapter 272)
Appendix B List of City Holidays
Appendix C Geotechnical Investigations
Boring Logs
Soil Testing Lab Data
Appendix D Environmental Sampling Data
Soil Sampling Data
Groundwater Sampling Data
Appendix E Utility Coordination Documents
National Grid Gas Guidelines
National Grid Electric Specifications
Appendix F Utility Tracing and Vacuum Excavation Results
Appendix G Insurance Requirements for MBTA License Agreement
Appendix H Project-wide GIS Mapbook
Appendix I Project-wide Sewer Map Record Drawings
Upon further request, the below can also be provided:
Appendix J Project-wide Manhole Inspection Logs
Appendix K Project-wide CCTV Inspection Logs
Appendix L Marginal Interceptor CCTV Inspection Logs
Appendix M Marginal Interceptor Multi-Sensor Inspection (MSI) Logs
Appendix N Associated Project Improvement Excerpts
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
City of Lowell, MA
Department of Planning and Development
Phase 3A Sewer System Separation Project - Lower Saunders
Lowell, MA
General Notice
The City of Lowell, MA (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:
Phase 3A Sewer System Separation Project - Lower Saunders
Bid Number: IFB 26-48
Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the Lowell City Hall Purchasing Department, 375 Merrimack
Street, Room 60, Lowell, MA 01852, until April 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM local time. At that time the Bids
received will be publicly opened and read.
The Project includes the following Work:
The scope of this project is generally referred to as the Lowell Phase 3A Sewer System
Separation Project - Lower Saunders. The Project consists of the construction of new storm
drain pipe for the purpose of sewer system separation within the catchment area referred to as
Lower Saunders as shown on the Contract Drawings, the removal and replacement of water
mains and portions of water service laterals within the Lower Saunders area, the removal and
installation of new catch basins, the redirection of select catch basins, sewer cured-in-place
pipeline (CIPP) rehabilitation, rehabilitation of sewer manholes, and spray-in-place pipelining
(SIPP) of the Marginal Interceptor as shown on the Contract Drawings. This project will involve
utility coordination for utility supports and replacements/relocations. This project requires
paving and restoration of the project area to original condition.
Bids are requested for the following Contract: Phase 3A Sewer System Separation Project - Lower
Saunders Bid Number: IFB 26-48
The Project has an expected duration of 732 days.
Obtaining the Bidding Documents
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the City of Lowell website:
http://www.lowellma.gov/Purchasing/Pages/General/OpenSolicitations.aspx
Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding
Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either
electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of
registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All
official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated
website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if
any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.
EJCDC(R) C-111, Advertisement for Bids for Construction Contract.
Copyright(C) 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies,
and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved.
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Pre-bid Conference
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on April 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the
Owner's office, 451 First St Blvd, Lowell, MA 01850. A site walk will follow at Washington Park, 803
Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01851. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required.
Instructions to Bidders
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award,
refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
Build American, Buy American Requirements
This project is subject to the Build American, Buy America (BABA) requirements. This project is subject to
the American Iron and Steel requirements of P.L. 113- 76, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014."
BABA and AIS.
Bid Deposit
Each bid proposal must be secured by an accompanying deposit of five percent (5%) of the total bid
amount and submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked, "PHASE 3A SEWER SYSTEM SEPARATION
PROJECT - LOWER SAUNDERS". The deposit shall be in the form of a Bid Bond, Certified Check, Cashier's
or Treasurer's Check, made payable to the City of Lowell, or cash.
Payment and Performance Bonds
The successful bidder must furnish a Payment Bond and a Performance Bond of an amount equal to One
Hundred (100%) percent of the total Contract Price, issued by a Surety Company, satisfactory to the
Commissioner of Public Works.
Attention to Bidders
Attention of the Bidders is particularly called to the "Equal Opportunity Clause" and the "Standard
Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications" set forth herein.
Attention of the Bidders is particularly called to the requirements of the conditions of employment to be
observed and the prevailing wage rates to be paid on this project, as determined by the State
Department of Labor Division of Occupational Safety.
Note: Bidders must also comply with Certification of Compliance G.L.C. 30 & 39S Public Construction
More Than $10,000.00. See page BP-11.
The City of Lowell, acting through its Chief Procurement Officer, reserves the right to waive any
informality in, to reject any or all bids or to accept the one which appears in the best interest of the City
of Lowell.
The Project is to be funded in part by the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the "Trust"). The bidding
and award of this Contract will be under the provisions of M.G.L. 30, Section 39M of the General Laws of
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as last revised.
The Project requires compliance with the Department of Environmental Protection's Diesel Retrofit
Program.
EJCDC(R) C-111, Advertisement for Bids for Construction Contract.
Copyright(C) 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies,
and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved.
Modified to include RD edits from RUS Bulletin 1780-26 (6/16/2020).
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Procurement Considerations
Procurement Considerations - Six Good Faith Efforts. 40 CFR, Part 33, Subpart C: Pursuant to 40 CFR
Section 33.301, the sub-recipient agrees to make good faith efforts whenever procuring construction,
equipment, services, and supplies under an EPA financial assistance agreement, and to require that sub-
recipients, loan recipients, and prime contractors also comply. Records documenting compliance with
the six good faith efforts shall be retained. The specific six good faith efforts can be found at: 40 CFR
Section 33.301 (a)-(f)."
Minimum Wage Rate Requirements
Minimum Wage Rates as determined by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
under the provision of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Sections 26 to 27D, as amended,
apply to this project. It is the responsibility of the contractor, before bid opening, to request, if
necessary, any additional information on Minimum Wage Rates for those trades people who may be
employed for the proposed work under this contract. Federal Minimum Wage Rates as determined by
the United States Department of Labor under the Davis-Bacon Act also apply to this project.
MBE's are encouraged to submit proposals. EOE/AA.
This Advertisement is issued by:
Owner: City of Lowell, MA
By: P. M. Vaughn
Title: Chief Procurement Officer
EJCDC(R) C-111, Advertisement for Bids for Construction Contract.
Copyright(C) 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies,
and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved.
Modified to include RD edits from RUS Bulletin 1780-26 (6/16/2020).
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DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND
CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS
Lowell Phase 3A Sewer 100% Design for Review
Separation Project