Library Boiler Replacement

Sealed bids are invited for replacement of the Library’s two existing boilers and associated work described in Section 00900. Attendance at the mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is required. The replacement is to be completed as soon as feasible, weather permitting.

The Work consists of replacing two existing gas-fired boilers at Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main Street, Westminster, Massachusetts, and all incidental work described in Section 00900 Description and Scope of Work.

The Work consists of replacing two existing gas-fired boilers at Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main Street, Westminster, Massachusetts, and all incidental work described in Section 00900 Description and Scope of Work.

The bidding documents include a written scope of work only. No drawings or conceptual plans are attached or incorporated into this solicitation.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, services, materials, equipment, plant, machinery, apparatus, appliances, tools, supplies, and all other things necessary to do all work required for the completion of each item of the Work and as herein specified.

The replacement shall be completed as soon as feasible, weather permitting. The Contractor shall promptly confirm equipment availability and submit its earliest feasible installation and completion schedule for the Town’s written approval. [...] Coordinate any interruption of heating service with the Town in advance.

**Submission:** Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the Town Administrator, Town Hall, 11 South Street, Room 205, Westminster, MA 01473, until **November 12, 2026 at 9:00AM**, prevailing local time, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Each bid must be accompanied by bid security in an amount equal to **5% of the bid price**.

A performance bond in an amount equal to **100 percent** of the total amount of the contract price [...] will be required for the faithful performance of the contract, as well as a labor and materials bond in an amount equal to **100 percent** of the total contract price.

The contract will be awarded to the bidder deemed by the awarding authority to be the lowest responsible and eligible bidder.

Every request for interpretation shall be in writing [...] and must be received at least seven (7) days before bid opening to be considered.

Liquidated damages shall be **$250.00 per day** after the completion date established in the written Notice to Proceed, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.

Attention is directed to the minimum wage rates to be paid as determined by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development.