Shared Use Path Construction Stow Street (Maple Street to Fort Pond Brook)

The Town of Acton, Massachusetts, will receive sealed bids for the following:

Shared Use Path Construction
Stow Street (Maple Street to Fort Pond Brook)

Contract #08/26/2026–1162

at the Acton Department of Public Works, 14 Forest Rd., Acton, Massachusetts, 01720, until 10:00 a.m. Local Time on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at which time the bids will be open and read. Specifications and bidding forms may be obtained from the Acton Department of Public Works ( For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. ), 14 Forest Rd., Acton, Massachusetts, during normal working hours from Wednesday, July 29, 2026 until the expiration of the time for the filing of bids.

Bidding procedures are governed by Massachusetts General Laws (G. L.) Chapter (c.) 149, §44A, and G. L. c. 30, §39M, as applicable and referenced in G. L. 149. MassDOT prequalification of contractors with the class of work as Highway Construction for the project with an estimated value of $264,565.80 will be required.

This contract is governed by the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Sections 26 to 27D as they relate to minimum wage rates.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within thirty (30) days after the date designated above for the opening of bids.

Bids must be accompanied by a certified, treasurer’s or cashier’s check from a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Town of Acton, cash or bid bond from a surety company.  The amount of the bid deposit shall be five percent (5%) of the value of the bid.  The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Payment Bond in an amount equal to one-half (50%) of the value of the bid with a surety company satisfactory to the Town of Acton.

The Town of Acton reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any minor informalities, as deemed in the Town’s best interest.

Town of Acton
John S. Mangiaratti
Town Manager