27-22-PRCS Forest River Park Bathroom Renovation

Sealed bids will be received at the time and place as designated by the Owner in the "Invitation For Bid". The project location is at Forest River Park located at 32 Clifton Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts. Where the term Owner is used in these Specifications, and other Contract Documents, same refers to City of Salem, Massachusetts, or its authorized representative.

The Contract Documents consist of the following:

1. Specifications/Scope of Services.
2. All the terms and conditions as contained and outlined in this IFB.
3. Drawings as indicated in the Specifications, if applicable.
4. Addenda to Specifications and drawings, if any.
5. The sample construction contract agreement.
6. The City issued Purchase Order.

The Contractor shall include all charges for labor, material, tools, staging, equipment and supervision that he/she deems necessary in order to complete, in a thoroughly professional and expeditious manner, all the work described hereafter. All work shall be according to code and approved by the proper authority. Material having salvage value shall become the property of the City of Salem. [...] The premises are to be clean and neat, to the satisfaction of the City of Salem and/or designated Consultant.

The successful bidder shall secure all permits and licenses necessary for the proper execution and completion of the work.

The Contractor shall start the work under this Contract on written notice on or around **November 30th, 2026**. [...] The project shall reach substantial completion no later than **March 15th, 2027** and final completion by **April 2nd, 2027**.

**Filed sub-bids due October 28, 2026 11:00am. General bids due November 10, 2026 11:00am.** Late bids will be rejected.

Sealed bids will be received at the time and place as designated by the Owner. Proposal envelopes shall be clearly marked "Sealed Bid" and addressed to: City of Salem, Purchasing Department, Salem City Hall, 93 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970. Bids shall be submitted in duplicate.

All General Bidders must have a Certificate of Eligibility for GENERAL CONSTRUCTION work from the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM). All Filed Sub Bidders must have a Certificate of Eligibility for PLUMBING work from DCAMM.

Each Bidder shall submit with his bid a Bid Security in the amount of **five percent (5%)** of the total bid price. The Bid Security shall consist of Cash, Certified Check, or Bidder's Bond.

Before Contract signing, the Contractor shall furnish the Owner with a Labor/Materials Payment Bond and a Performance Bond both in the amount of **one hundred percent (100%)** of the Contract price.

This contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder based upon the grand total as indicated on the bid price sheet and as in accordance with MGL Ch. 149.

Liquidated damages in the amount of **$500 per day** may be enforced should the Contractor not complete the work in full by the dates stated.