Become a Licensed Drainlayer

Process:

Contractors must be licensed drain layers with the City of Framingham to work on water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure, including all public and private property work.

Please apply here to the Department of Public Works to qualify for a Drain-layer's License. Licenses are currently valid until March 31, 2025. 

Along with a  Drainlayer License Application (PDF), applicants must provide and complete the following:

  • Application Fee (cash or check made out to the City of Framingham)
  • Three municipal references for which the applicant has performed water or sewer work
    • If applicable, one of the three references can be from the City of Framingham.
  • Valid insurance certificate and an annual $25,000 surety or cash bond
  • “Designated” persons must be listed on the Drain-layer's License, and a copy of their valid Massachusetts hoisting license must be provided
  • All “designated” persons listed on the Drainlayer License Application – must attend a training session. Training sessions are held once each quarter (every three months) at our Public Works Facility, 100 Western Avenue, Framingham, MA 01702. Attendance is mandatory for all persons listed on the application.
  • All attendees are required to take and receive a passing score on an exam about the City of Framingham DPW Construction Standards, which is given at each training session.

Fee:

  • $400 (cash or check made out to the City of Framingham) 

Licenses are valid for two calendar years. The next renewal/open enrollment period is January 1- March 15, 2023. Contractors who apply to become a drainlayer during the open enrollment period will receive a $200 discount on the license fee. 

Questions

Questions can be directed to the City's Water and Wastewater Divisions at 508-532-6050 or water@framinghamma.gov.