Screened Sand for Beach Renourishment

The Town of Brewster through its Department of Public Works is soliciting quotes for screened sand for beach nourishment. Brewster will use an estimated 1000 tons of sand. All material shall be delivered to and offloaded at 201 Run Hill Road. All cost of transportation of materials shall be included in the bid price. The vendor shall furnish manufacturer’s certification that the materials conform to the specifications listed. Contract and prices will be in effect until June 30, 2025.

Sand used for beach nourishment shall be compatible in size, color, and texture with existing sand in the area.  The Bidders shall provide a grain size sieve analysis of the sand to be used for nourishment.  The sieve analysis shall also include the Munsell Soil Color of sand to be used for nourishment.

Bidders must supply a sample of the product intended for supply. The Town reserves the right to visit the pit or place of origin of the specified material to be supplied.

Material must be delivered within 48 hours of order. In the event of an emergency, material must be delivered within 24 hours.

Proposed Delivery/ Start Date(s): September 15, 2023 to June 30, 2025. Quotes will be received at the Town Manager’s Office, Brewster Town Office Building, 2198 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631, until 4:00PM on September 1, 2023 or can be emailed to Donna J. Kalinick, Procurement Officer, dkalinick@brewster-ma.gov.

It will be the Contractors responsibility to provide adequate quantities and transportation of materials to the Department of Public Works. Materials are subject to inspection by the Town of Brewster. Contract and prices will be in effect until June 30, 2025.

The Contract will be awarded to "the lowest responsible and eligible bidder" pursuant to General Laws Chapter 30, Section 39M, as amended. Such a bidder shall possess the skill, ability and integrity necessary for the faithful performance of the work, shall be able to furnish labor that can work in harmony with all other elements of labor employed, or to be employed, in the work, and shall otherwise comply with all applicable provisions of law. Contract award shall be subject to availability of an appropriation for funding. This Contract is subject to adequate financial appropriations in accordance with General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 31C for the project advertised. No order to the CONTRACTOR for a change in or addition to the Work, whether in the form of a drawing, plan, detail, or any other written instruction shall be deemed to have been given until the Brewster Town Accountant has certified thereon that an appropriation in the amount of such order is available therefore, unless it is a change order which the CONTRACTOR is willing to perform without any increase in the contract price. 

Primary Award shall go to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder. The Town reserves the right to make a secondary award to the next lowest quoter if the primary vendor cannot meet the contract and delivery requirements. The successful General Bidder must furnish a 50 percent (50%) Payment Bond if the value of the work is over $25,000.