TOWN OF STERLING, MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS   CONTRACT NO. 2026-1   SWETT HILL ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS   ADVERTISEMENT   The Select Board of the Town of Sterling, MA will receive sealed Bids for the Swett Hill Road Drainage Improvements until THURSDAY, March 5, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. local time, at the Office of the Department of Public Works, 171 Worcester Road, Sterling, Massachusetts at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. All Bids shall be submitted within a sealed envelope addressed to "the Office of the Department of Public Works, 171 Worcester Road, Sterling, MA 01564" and entitled "Bid for Contract No. 2026-1".   The project consists of the installation of approximately 850 linear feet of 12-inch HDPE storm sewer piping, 225 linear feet of 15-inch HDPE storm sewer piping, and 50 linear feet of 18-inch HDPE storm sewer piping along Swett Hill Road. The project also consists of the improvement of two culvert pipes and the installation of catch basins, storm sewer manholes, and appurtenances as outlined in the contract documents.   The work is subject to an Order of Conditions issued by the Sterling Conservation Commission. This document is appended. The contract work shall be completed in accordance with the requirements of this order.   The work includes the furnishing of all labor, materials and equipment for completing the work as shown on the Contract Drawings and as herein specified or reasonably implied.   The OWNER reserves the right to eliminate certain sections of the work or parts of sections, as may be determined by them as a basis of award, to keep within the limits of available funds, or to add sections of the work previously eliminated.   Bidding documents are available in electronic PDF format and hard copy format starting on February 18, 2026. Electronic files can be obtained by contacting Haley Ward at email: MA_Biddocs@haleyward.com, or (978) 648-6025. Hard copy documents may be obtained from the office of Haley Ward, Inc., 63 Great Road, Suite 200, Maynard, MA 01754-2097, during normal business hours, generally 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. local time Monday through Friday, and may be reviewed at the office of the Office of the Department of Public Works, 171 Worcester Road, Sterling, Massachusetts 01564, during normal business hours, generally 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday.   A complete set of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Engineer, Haley Ward, Inc., for a deposit of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) or Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for plans only in cash or check, made payable to Haley Ward, Inc. This deposit will be refunded to document holders of record who return the Bidding Documents to the Engineer in good condition within (14) days after the opening of Bids.   All requests for mailing of Bidding Documents shall be accompanied by a separate nonrefundable handling and mailing fee in the amount of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) in cash or check made payable to Haley Ward, Inc. One (1) set of Bidding Documents will be furnished for the deposit and mailing fee stated.   Each bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond, Cash, a Certified Check or a Treasurer's or Cashier's Check issued by a responsible Bank or Trust Company, in the amount of five (5) percent of the submitted bid, as Bid Security.   Attention of the Bidder is called to the requirements for minimum wage rates to be paid under this Contract and the reporting associated thereto. Minimum wage rates are required as per M.G.L, Chapter 149, Section 26 to 27D inclusive. Minimum wage rates determined by the Commissioner are as contained in the Supplementary Conditions section of the Contract Documents.   The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Payment and Performance Bond each in the full amount of the Contract.   Contract payment will be by the lump sum price and/or unit price method as indicated on the Bid Form. No Bidder may withdraw his Bid for a period of thirty (30) days after the date designated above for the opening.   Bids for this Contract are subject to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws (MGL) Chapter 30, Section 39M.   The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, and to limit the extent of the work to keep within the limits of available funds.   The Sterling - Department of Public Works is the awarding authority for this contract.   TOWN OF STERLING, MASSACHUSETTS   DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BOARD Andrew Parker, Member Blaine D. Bershad, Member Deane S. Day, Member   DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Ryan Mouradian, Superintendent   HALEY WARD, INC. Maynard, MA 01754 Feb 13, 20, 2026