Summary
The '2026 Tappan Street Improvements' solicitation was issued on July 2, 2026 by the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts (Essex County). Per Manchester-by-the-Sea town communications, the project involves water main replacement (6" cast iron pipe upgraded to 8" CPVC), storm drainage improvements including a new 24" PVC pipe on Sea and Tappan Streets, an 8" PVC sewer main installation, full roadway reconstruction with new asphalt sidewalks and curbing, and National Grid gas main replacement. The bid opened on the Town's bidding portal on July 2, 2026 with a closing/receipt deadline of July 23, 2026; construction is anticipated to begin fall 2026 with final paving/restoration in spring 2027.