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v1.1-20260202 MGL c.149 Over $150K

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ADVERTISEMENT TO BID

MGL c.149 Over $150K

The GRAFTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Contractors for the Grafton Middle School Roof H Replacement at Grafton Middle School in Grafton, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by

GORMAN RICHARDSON LEWIS ARCHITECTS.

The Project consists of but not limited to:

Remove and dispose of existing SPF & BUR roofing assemblies and all associated components down to the existing structural deck at Roof Area H; install new 2-ply SBS modified bitumen roof assembly and all associated components.

Abatement of ACMs at Roof Area H will required at the original BUR roof under existing spray foam roof. All abatement must conform to Local, State, and Federal requirements.

Infill existing structural metal deck at abandoned roof hatches, mechanical curbs, and drains.

[*Filed Sub-Bid Work: Plumbing* Remove and dispose of existing roof drains and all associated components; install new roof drains and all associated components.]

[**Filed Sub-Bid Work: HVAC & Electrical** Temporarily disconnect, raise, and reconnect or install new plumbing, HVAC, and electrical components where necessary in order to obtain adequate flashing heights.]

General bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount and made payable to Grafton Public Schools. The cost for Labor & Materials Payment Bond and Contract Price Performance Bond shall be included with the Bid price and shall be for one hundred percent (100%) of Contract price.

Selection of the Contractor will be based upon bidder qualifications, including evidence of past performance in similar projects, and bid price and as outlined in the Bid Documents.

Roof Installer shall be a company specializing in SBS-Modified Bituminous Roofing with a minimum 5-years’ experience, completing at least 3 projects of similar size and scope in the last 5 years and certified by roofing system manufacturer as qualified to install manufacturer’s roofing materials.

The Bidder agrees that its bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of 30 days (Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excluded) after the opening of the bids.

The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive any informalities, to accept or reject, in whole or in part any or all bids, or take whatever other action may be deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.

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Any loud construction activities (roof rip, deck replacement, etc.) are to be performed ONLY during night and weekend hours. School will be in session while work is performed.

Once all loud construction activities are performed, normal work hours (7:00am to 4:00pm daily) can resume.

The work is estimated to cost $1,200,000.00.

All bidding Requests for Information (RFIs) shall be submitted online by 08/19/2026 at 3:00PM EDT for filed sub-bids and by 08/19/2026 at 3:00PM EDT for general bids.

Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.149 §§26 to 27H inclusive.

THIS PROJECT IS BEING ELECTRONICALLY BID AND HARD COPY BIDS WILL

NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please review the instructions in the bid documents on how to register as an electronic bidder. All Bids shall be submitted online at www.biddocs.com and received no later than the date and time specified.

General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the following category of work, Roofing, and must submit a current DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and signed DCAMM Prime/General Contractor Update Statement.

General Bids will be received until 04 September 2026 at 3:00PM EDT and publicly opened online, forthwith.

Filed Sub-bids for the trades listed below will be received until 26 August 2026 at 3:00PM EDT and publicly opened online, forthwith.

Filed sub-bidders must be DCAMM certified for the trades listed below and bidders must include a current DCAMM Sub-Bidder Certificate of Eligibility and a signed DCAMM Sub-Bidder’s Update Statement.

TRADES

Plumbing Heating / Ventilating / Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Electrical Work

General bids and sub-bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (including all alternates), and made payable to the GRAFTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Note: A bid deposit is not required for Projects advertised under $50,000.

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Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for review at www.biddocs.com (may be viewed and downloaded electronically at no cost).

PRE-BID CONFERENCE / SITE VISIT: Scheduled Date and Time: 08/12/2026 at 10:00AM EDT Address: 22 Providence Road, Grafton, MA 01519 Instructions: Please meet at main entrance.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE / SITE VISIT: By Appointment Contact Name: Frank Rothwell Contact Phone: 508-839-5421 Contact Email: rothwellf@grafton.k12.ma.us Instructions: Telephone ext. 1014

The hard copy Contract Documents may be seen at:

Nashoba Blue Inc.

433 Main Street Hudson, MA 01749 978-568-1167

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