Traffic Signal and Control Device Maintenance & Repair Svc.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The City of Marlborough ("City"), acting as the Awarding Authority, invites electronic sealed bids from contractors for Contract
No. OP 202701: Traffic Signal and Control Device Maintenance and Repair Services to be performed at various locations
throughout the City. The Work includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to perform emergency
and nonemergency repairs to existing traffic signals and control devices, and to carry out routine and preventive maintenance in
accordance with the Contract Documents. The estimated value of the initial Contract term is approximately $150,000; however,
this estimate is not a guarantee of actual quantities or expenditures. Bids are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. c.30, 39M and to
the prevailing wage rates established under M.G.L. c.149, 26-27H, which are included in the Bid Documents.
The Bid Package will be available beginning 12:00 PM on September 17, 2026 through https://www.Projectdoc.com. Bidders shall
create a free account and access Project Code 261980. Contract Term: The initial Contract term shall begin upon final execution
of the OwnerContractor Agreement and issuance of a Notice to Proceed and shall continue through June 30, 2029. Subsequent
fiscal years following the initial partial year (execution through June 30, 2027) are subject to the annual appropriation of funds by
the City Council. The City may, at its sole discretion, exercise up to two (2) oneyear renewal options for the periods July 1, 2029-
June 30, 2030 and July 1, 2030-June 30, 2031, under the same terms and conditions. Funding for any renewal year is subject to
lawful appropriation.
Questions and Addenda: All questions must be submitted in writing via email to Gary Aker, General Foreman, at
gaker@marlboroughma.gov no later than seven (7) days prior to the scheduled bid opening. All questions and responses will be
distributed by written Addendum to all Bidders on record as having obtained the Bid Documents. No prebid conference or site
visit will be held.
Bid Submission: Electronic bids must be submitted exclusively through Projectdoc.com no later than 12:00 PM on Thursday,
October 1, 2026. Bids submitted by mail, email, facsimile, hand delivery, or any method other than Projectdoc.com will not be
accepted. Instructions for electronic submission are available online at Projectdoc.com or by contacting Projectdog, Inc. at (978)
4999014. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid deposit equal to five percent (5%) of the evaluated threeyear base bid, calculated
using the estimated quantities provided in the Bid Documents, in the form required by M.G.L. c.30, 39M. Optional renewal years
shall not be included when calculating the bid deposit. Additional Requirements: Bidders are responsible for monitoring the
Projectdoc page for Addenda. Failure to acknowledge all Addenda in the Form for General Bid may result in rejection of the Bid
as nonresponsive.
The City of Marlborough complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing nondiscrimination.
The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religious creed, gender, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status,
or national origin in employment or in the provision of services, and all qualified contractors will receive fair consideration.
Basis of Award: Award will be made to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder, as defined by M.G.L. c.30, 39M, and
determined in accordance with all requirements of this Invitation for Bids and the Bid Documents. The City reserves the right to
cancel this procurement or to reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, if deemed in the City's best interest.
This legal notice will also be posted by the MetroWest Daily News on the Massachusetts Newspaper Publishers Association
(MNPA) website at masspublicnotices.org.
CITY OF MARLBOROUGH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
By: James E. Dascoli
Assistant Commissioner - Operations
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