Bid guide
How to bid on Westborough’s Route 9 water main rehabilitation
What Westborough is buying
The Town of Westborough is seeking a contractor for Phase I of its Route 9 water main rehabilitation. The work includes structurally lining about 950 feet of existing 8-inch water main and installing about 270 feet of new 8-inch ductile iron pipe.
The work also includes replacing valves and hydrant assemblies, providing temporary bypass piping, and removing and legally disposing of asbestos-containing pipe and material. This is a construction opportunity for firms equipped to perform water main rehabilitation and manage the specified asbestos-containing materials.
Key dates and the deadline
The solicitation was published October 28, 2026. Responses are due November 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
The work has a later construction window: excavation may start no earlier than April 1, 2027, and must be completed by May 27, 2027. The description notes an excavation moratorium on Town and State roads between November 1 and April 1. Submit your response through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the closing time.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity may suit water and sewer construction contractors with experience in water main lining, ductile iron pipe installation, valve and hydrant replacement, and temporary bypass piping.
Firms should also assess whether they can handle the required removal and legal disposal of asbestos-containing pipe and material, along with the work’s defined excavation and completion window.
How to access and submit a response
The solicitation, number 0000441650, is posted by the Town of Westborough on BidNet Direct. Click “View original source” to open the listing. The title and dates are public; sign in with a free BidNet Direct vendor account to view the full notice, documents and addenda.
Submit your response through BidNet Direct, or follow the submission method stated in the notice, before November 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Check the listing for addenda and any updated instructions as you prepare your response.
Prepare a clear, practical bid
Review the full contract documents and addenda before pricing. Identify the work limits, pipe quantities, replacement items, bypass needs, and requirements for removing and legally disposing of asbestos-containing material. Make sure your price and work plan address each part of the described work.
Plan around the stated excavation dates and completion deadline. Check that your schedule accounts for the April 1, 2027 start restriction and May 27, 2027 completion requirement. Before submitting, confirm that your response is complete and follows the notice’s instructions.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Town of Westborough; the original posting controls.