Ads for Town of Adams in Adams, MA

INVITATION FOR BIDS The Town of Adams, Massachusetts, through its Community Development Department, invites sealed bids from general contractors for: 65 PARK STREET ENTRANCE IMPROVEMENTS The Project will complete interior and exterior improvements to the Registry of Deeds building at 65 Park Street in Adams. The work will include replacing entrance doors, removing a portion of the existing stairs, installing a vertical wheel chair lift over a set of three stair risers, removal of a closet, masonry repair, and associated general work. Contact Architect: Barry Architects, Inc., 29 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Tel. 413-443-6033, with questions, re: plans and specifications. Bid documents, including Plans and Specifications for the proposed work will be available electronically on Thursday, February 18, 2021 by contacting Rebecca Ferguson at rferguson@town.adams.ma.us 413-743-8300 x127. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the site, 65 Park Street, Adams, MA 01220 on Wednesday, February 24 at 10 AM. To ensure social distancing compliance, contractors are asked to register ahead by contacting Rebecca Ferguson email or phone. Sub-bidders must be certified by Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM). Filed Sub-Bids will be required and taken for the following class of work: ELEVATORS. Filed Sub-Bids will be accepted at the Town Administrator's Office, 8 Park Street, 2nd Floor, Adams, MA 01220 until 4:00 PM, Thursday, March 4, 2021, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. General bidders shall submit with their bid a current Certificate of Eligibility issued by the DCAMM and an Update Statement. General Bids will be accepted in the drop box by the front door of the building or by mail at the Town Administrator's Office, 8 Park Street, 2nd Floor, Adams, MA 01220 until 4:00 PM, Thursday, March 11, 2021, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Bids are subject to MGL c. 149 44A-J and to the minimum wage rates as required by MGL c. 149 26-27H inclusive. The schedule of wage rates is included in the bid documents. A bid bond or certified check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid must accompany the General Bid. Bidders must use the approved bid form and mark: "ADAMS BID #21-003: 65 PARK STREET ENTRANCE IMPROVEMENTS" on the outside of the sealed envelope. The Town of Adams reserves the right to waive any informalities and to reject any or all bids if deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. Minority businesses are encouraged to submit bids. All bids will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, or disability. The Town is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. AD# 54706 02/18/2021