Invitation To Bid

Invitation To Bid The City of Gardner, acting herein through the City of Gardner's Public School District, is soliciting bids for the construction of the Gardner Middle School MSBA Accelerated Repair Program Roof Replacement Project, Bid Number: 2026-032, located at 297 Catherine Street in Gardner, MA. Sealed general bids will be received by the City of Gardner, Purchasing Agent at 95 Pleasant Street, Room 217, Gardner, Massachusetts 01440 until 3:00 p.m. local time on April 9, 2026 at which time and place said bids shall be publicly opened and read. Sealed Bids from Subcontractors addressed as referenced above, with appropriate sub-trade designations, will be received by the City of Gardner, Purchasing Agent at 95 Pleasant Street, Room 217, Gardner, Massachusetts 01440 until 3:00 pm local time on April 2, 2026 at which time and place said bids shall be publicly opened and read. Sub-bids with the required Bid deposit will be received for the following items of work: Subtrades Masonry Roofing and Flashing Plumbing HVAC Electrical Bids submitted after this time will not be accepted. Envelopes containing proposals should be clearly marked on the outside: BID FOR GARDNER MIDDLE SCHOOL MSBA ACCELERATED REPAIR PROGRAM ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT #2026-032 The project includes furnishing all labor, equipment and materials required to complete the Gardner Middle School MSBA Accelerated Repair Program Roof Replacement Project. The project includes, but is not limited to, selective demolition, removal and disposal of existing EPDM and Metal roofing systems, installation of new roof system and accessories, brick masonry repair, installation of new HVAC equipment and electrical system, and other work, appurtenances, and incidental items as set forth in the contract documents. All bids for this project are subject to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Section 44A - 44J inclusive, as amended. In accordance with Section 44D of Chapter 149 of the General Laws of Massachusetts as amended, the prospective General Bidders must submit with their Bid, a certificate of eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), showing that the Bidder has been approved to bid on projects of the size and nature as advertised herein. Prospective General Bidders must also submit an updated statement summarizing their record for the period between the latest DCAMM certificate and the date of the Bid submittal. The DCAMM certificate of eligibility to be submitted by the General Bidder shall be for the category of work defined as "General Bidding Construction". Bidding Documents may be obtained by registering on the City of Gardner website via the following link: http://www.gardner-ma.gov/bids.aspx. A voluntary pre-bid meeting will be held at the site on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00. Attendees to meet at Gardner Middle School 297 Catherine Street, Gardner, MA 01440. Minimum Wage Rates as determined by the Commissioner of Department of Labor and Workforce Development under the provision of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Sections 26 to 27D, as amended, and federal Davis-Bacon wage decisions apply to this project. It is the responsibility of the contractor, before bid opening, to request if necessary, any additional information on Minimum Wage Rates for those trades people who may be employed for the proposed work under this contract. Bidders are required to comply with the greater of federal Davis-Bacon wage decisions or state minimum wage schedules as established by the Commissioner of Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Bid security in the form of a bid bond, certified or cashier's check, payable to the City of Gardner, is required in a dollar amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid amount. A performance bond and labor and materials bond for 100% of the total contract price, issued by a satisfactory surety company shall be required by the successful bidder. The City of Gardner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to accept proposals deemed to be in the best interest of the City, and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received. Bids may not be withdrawn within 30 days of the bid opening. CITY OF GARDNER By: Joshua Cormier, Director of Purchasing City of Gardner March 11 2026 LNEO0473696