Town Hall Masonry Repairs - Phase 1 - General Bids

The Town of South Hadley, in accordance with M. G. L. Chapter 149, and acting through its Selectboard will receive sealed bids for the "Town Hall Masonry Repair Project." The estimated cost is $1,064,952 (Single Phase/One Fiscal Year estimated construction cost, refer to Bid Documents for multi-year phasing plans), $348,636 (Phase One performed during 2023, refer to Bid Documents for multi-year phasing plans), $520,820 (Phase Two performed during 2024, refer to Bid Documents for multi-year phasing plans), $347,600 (Phase Three performed during 2025, refer to Bid Documents for multi-year phasing plans). Bid documents, prepared by Dietz & Company Architects, Inc. will be available as of 12:00 Noon on April 3rd 2023, at the Selectboard's office, Town Hall, Room M20, 116 Main Street, South Hadley, Massachusetts 01075. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked "TOWN HALL MASONRY REPAIR PROJECT" The contract term shall be 120 days (for PHASE 1) from the date of award. The successful bidder will be required to furnish insurance, and a performance bond and a payment bond will be required (within 10 days from the date of notification of the contract award.). All bids must be accompanied by a bid deposit in an amount that is not less than five percent (5%) of the value of the bid. Bid deposits, payable to the Town of South Hadley, shall be either in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certified check on, or a treasurer's or cashier's check issued by, a responsible bank or trust company. All bids are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 149, Section 44 A-J. Wages are subject to minimum wage rates determined by the Massachusetts Department of Labor and Industries pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 149, Sec. 26 to 27H. A refundable bid deposit in the form of a check or cash in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150) shall be required for plans and specifications. Mail requests must be accompanied by a separate non-refundable check or cash in the amount of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00). Plan deposit and mail request checks shall be made payable to the Town of South Hadley. Plan and specification deposit will be returned to all Bidders of record upon return of plans and specifications in good condition within fourteen (14) days after the opening of Bids. All bids must be submitted in accordance with the "Instructions to Bidders" in the Project Manual and be delivered to the Selectboard's Office. Bidding procedures are governed by M.G.L. Chapter 149. The Town of South Hadley is an affirmative action, equal opportunity Awarding Authority.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Architectural Woodwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Insulation, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Metal Doors and Frames, Wood Doors, Plastic Doors, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances and Storefronts, Curtain Wall and Glazed Assemblies, Windows, Hardware.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Partitions, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Storage Assemblies, Flagpoles.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Office Furniture, Multiple Seating.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Fire-Suppression Sprinkler Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Piping and Pumps, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Planting Irrigation, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities.