IFB# DPW-27-440-02 LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID   TOWN OF HOPKINTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: INFLUENT SCREEN INSTALLATION IFB# DPW-27-440-02   The Town of Hopkinton, Department of Public Works is seeking bids from qualified Contractors for installation of two influent screens at the Fruit Street Wastewater Treatment Facility, Hopkinton.   Sealed bids will be received by the Procurement Department, for the Town of Hopkinton, MA, at Town Hall, 18 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Hopkinton, Massachusetts, 01748 until10:00 AM, Friday, July 31, 2026, and at that time and place will be publicly opened and read aloud. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date of bid opening.   Specifications and bid forms will be available Friday July 17, 2026 after 10:00 AM via the solicitation posting on the Town of Hopkinton’s website. https://www.hopkintonma.gov/departments/procurement.php.   The Town of Hopkinton utilizes the Beacon Bid platform to enhance the visibility, accessibility, and management of its procurement opportunities. Detailed instructions are provided in the IFB. It is the responsibility of the bidder to check the Town’s website frequently for addenda.   A pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 9 AM at 39 Pratt way, Hopkinton, Massachusetts, 01748   Questions regarding this contract shall be submitted via the Beacon bid platform by Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 5 PM to be considered.   Attention of the bidder is called to the requirements of the minimum wage rates (prevailing wage) to be paid where applicable, as well as all compliance with OSHA requirements.   Bid Deposit: Bid bond, cash, or certified or Treasurer’s check in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the value of the proposed work required to be submitted with proposal. Labor & Materials Payment Bond: 50% of the value of the proposed work required at time of award . Performance Bond: None Evidence of Insurance Coverage: Required at time of award.   Bids shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The Town of Hopkinton shall have the authority to reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, to limit the extent of the work to keep within the limits of available funds, and accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of the Town of Hopkinton. The Town of Hopkinton is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.   #12485194 DN 7/16/26