Sealed Bids will be received for the Sludge Removal at the Water Treatment Plant project up until 10:00 A.M. on May 1, 2024 by the City of Taunton Procurement Department, located at 15 Summer Street (1st floor within the Treasurer’s Department), Taunton, MA 02780 from only those Contractors eligible to bid and at that place and time shall be publicly opened and read aloud.

Copies of the Bid Documents will be available at the City of Taunton Procurement Department, located at 15 Summer Street (1st floor within the Treasurer’s Department), Taunton, MA 02780 on April 15, 2024 and may be picked up between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4 P.M. One (1) complete set of Bid Documents will be available to each Bidder. Bid information and postings may be found on COMMBUYS and the City’s website.

The award of the Contract or rejection of all bids will be made within thirty (30) days (Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excluded) after the opening of bids and no Bidder may withdraw his bid within this period of time. Bids may be withdrawn only if requested in writing previous to the opening.

All Bids for the project are subject to the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter Chapter 30B. The City of Taunton reserves the right to waive any minor informalities, to cancel this bid, or to reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total price for all required services.