Lead Service Line Investigations

The Town of Marblehead, through its Water and Sewer Department, is issuing this Invitation for Bids (IFB) to solicit bids for the investigation of water service lines. The primary objective is to identify and inventory lead service lines within the town's water distribution system, likely in support of regulatory compliance under the EPA Lead and Copper Rule. The scope of work includes field investigations, data collection, and documentation of service line materials at the point of connection to the water main and at the customer's premise.

Key details from the solicitation include the following. The solicitation number is 27-03. The deadline for submitting bids is August 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM (local time). The IFB was published on July 29, 2026. All inquiries and submissions should be directed to the procurement contact, Allison Jenkins, Chief Procurement Officer, at jenkinsa@marbleheadma.gov or (617) 357-8579. The physical address for correspondence is 7 Widger Road, Marblehead, MA 01945. The full IFB document, along with prevailing wage rate schedules, are available as attachments to the solicitation.

The solicitation is structured into several sections including Introduction, Project Details, Pricing Proposal, Evaluation Phases, and Vendor Questionnaire. Bidders are expected to provide a complete pricing proposal and respond to the vendor questionnaire. The evaluation will likely follow a phased approach, though specific criteria are not detailed in the summary. The town intends to award a contract to the most responsive and responsible bidder based on the terms outlined in the IFB.

This project is critical for public health protection and compliance with federal and state drinking water regulations. The Town of Marblehead encourages qualified contractors with experience in water service line investigations, material testing, and data management to submit bids. All work is subject to prevailing wage rates for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as provided in the attached schedule.