INVITATION TO BID

INVITATION TO BID Old Dartmouth Historical Society dba New Bedford Whaling Museum - Bourne Building Roof Replacement The Old Dartmouth Historical Society dba New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, Massachusetts, the Awarding Authority, request bids for the roof replacement and related repairs on the Museum's historic Jonathan Bourne Building which is listed in the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The project is being partially funded with a grant from the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund through the Massachusetts Historical Commission. All work must be performed in accordance with the documents prepared by Machado Silvetti Associates, Architect. All work must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. All work must be completed by June 30, 2026. State law prohibits discrimination. Awarding of this contract is subject to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity guidelines. Bidding documents are available electronically by request to mtaylor@whalingmuseum.org. A pre-bid meeting will be held at the New Bedford Whaling Museum at the corner of Johnny Cake Hill and William Street, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM. All Requests for Information and questions should be sent to mtaylor@whalingmuseum.org by Thursday, February 19th. Responses will be provided within 48 hours and will be shared with all respondents who requested documents. Bids shall be evaluated on the basis of price, previous experience with similar types of construction projects, ability to perform the work in a timely manner, and professional references. To be eligible for consideration, bids must be received electronically at mtaylor@whalingmuseum.org no later than 3:00 PM on Friday, February 27, 2026, at which time they will be opened. February 11 2026 LNEO0456038