Project Manual Volume 1 of 1

53 Southampton Road Westfield, MA 01085

Gardner High School Locker Room Renovation

Client Contract Number: 2026-036

City of Gardner

April 8, 2026

Gardner High School Locker Room Renovation

Gardner, MA

Table of Contents

Section Title

Division 00 – Bidding and Contract Requirements

001113 Advertisement for Bids

Information for Bidders

Required Forms c149 and 30, 39m

004113-LS Form for General Bid

004114.06 Form for Sub-Bid: Miscellaneous Metals and Ornamental Iron

004114.21 Form for Sub-Bid: Painting

004114.24 Form for Sub-Bid: Acoustical Tile

041140.26 Form for Sub-Bid: Resilient Flooring

004114.27 Form for Sub-Bid: Plumbing

004114.30 Form for Sub-Bid: Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning

004114.36 Form for Sub-Bid: Electrical

004313 Bid Bond

005200 Agreement Form

006113.13 Performance Bond Form

006113.16 Payment Bond Form

General Conditions

A. Massachusetts State Wage Rates

Division 01 – General Requirements

011100 Summary of Work

011400 Work Restrictions

2025-2026 Gardner Public School Calendar

2026-2027 Gardner Public School Calendar

011413 Security Documentation

012973 Schedule of Values

012976 Application and Certificate for Payment

013100 Coordination

013213 Scheduling of Construction

013300 Submittal Procedures

013529 Health and Safety Plan

014200 References

014500 Quality Control

014529 Independent Testing Services

015100 Temporary Utilities

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015200 Construction Facilities

016000 Product Requirements

Product Substitution During Construction

017133 Protection of Adjacent Construction

017600 Protecting Installed Construction

017700 Closeout Procedures

Division 02 – Existing Conditions

024119 Selective Demolition

028213 Asbestos Abatement

028433 Management of Assumed PCB Bulk Product Waste

028100 Hazardous Materials / Universal Waste Management

Division 03 – Concrete

031000 Concrete Forms and Accessories

032000 Concrete Reinforcement

033000 Cast In Place Concrete

Division 04 – Masonry

042100 Unit Masonry Assemblies

Division 05 – Metals

055000 Miscellaneous Metals

053000 Metal Deck

050516 Welding

Division 06 – Wood, Plastics, and Composites

061000 Rough Carpentry

064020 Interior Architectural Woodwork

Division 07 – Thermal and Moisture Protection

070150 Modifications to Existing Roofing

078410 Penetration Firestopping

079200 Joint Sealants

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Division 08 – Openings

081110 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

083110 Access Doors and Frames

088000 Glazing

Division 09 – Finishes

092110 Gypsum Board Assemblies

093000 Tiling

095100 Acoustical Ceilings

096510 Resilient Flooring and Accessories

099000 Painting and Coating

Division 10 – Specialties

101100 Visual Display Surfaces

101400 Signage

102600 Wall and Door Protection

102800 Toilet Accessories

105110 Metal Lockers

Division 11 – Equipment

113100 Appliances

Division 22 – Plumbing

220500 Basic Plumbing Requirements

220523 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping

220529 Hangers and Supports for Plumbing

220553 Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment

220700 Plumbing Insulation

221116 Domestic Water Piping

221316 Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping

224000 Plumbing Fixtures

Division 23 – HVAC

230500 Basic Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Requirements

230519 Meters and Gauges for HVAC Piping

230523 General-Duty Valves for HVAC Piping

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230529 Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment

230553 Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment

230593 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing

230700 HVAC Insulation

230900 Instrumentation and Control for HVAC

230923 Direct-Digital Control (DDC) System for HVAC

230993 HVAC Sequence of Operation

232113 Hydronic Piping

232300 Refrigerant Piping

233100 HVAC Ducts

233300 Ductwork Accessories

233400 Centrifugal Fans

233717 Air Outlets and Inlets

237413 Packaged Outdoor Central-Station Air Handling Units

237416 Packaged Rooftop Air Conditioning Units

238113 Wall Air Conditioning Units

238126 Split System Air Conditioning Units

238129 Multi-Zone Heat Pump Systems

238213 Terminal Heating and Cooling Units

Division 26 – Electrical

260500 Basic Electrical Requirements

260505 Minor Electrical Demolition

260519 Conductors and Cables

260526 Grounding and Bonding

260529 Electrical Hangers and Supports

260533.11 Surface Raceways

260533.13 Conduit

260533.16 Boxes

260553 Electrical Identification

260800 Electrical Testing

262416 Panelboards

262726 Wiring Devices

262816 Circuit Breakers

262817 Disconnect Switches

264821 Fire Alarm System – Voice

264822 Fire Alarm System – Aspiration Sensing

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264900 Components and Accessories

265100 Luminaires

Division 31 – Earthwork

310513 Borrow Materials

312300 Excavation, Backfill, Compaction, and Dewatering

Division 32 – Exterior Improvements

101100 Visual Display Surfaces

101400 Signage

102600 Wall and Door Protection

102800 Toilet Accessories

105110 Metal Lockers

Appendix

A Existing Building Code Report

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

G0384-103 _4/7/26 00 11 13-1 Advertisement for Bids

SECTION 00 11 13

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids for the construction of the “City of Gardner, Gardner High School Locker Room

Renovations, Client_Contract_No, 2026-036” will be received by the City of Gardner at the

Purchasing Agent, 95 Pleasant Street, Room 217, Gardner, Massachusetts 01440 until 2:00 p.m. local time on May 6, 2026 at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. Sealed Bids must have outer envelope marked as “City of Gardner, Gardner High School Locker Room

Renovations, Client_Contract_No, 2026-036.”

Sealed Bids from Subcontractors addressed as referenced above will be received by the City of Gardner at the Purchasing Agent, 95 Pleasant Street, Room 217, Gardner, Massachusetts 01440 until 2:00 p.m. local time on April 29, 2026 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The bid opening will be broadcasted live, recorded, and posted to the City of Gardners YouTube account.

Filed Sub-Bids with the required Bid deposit will be received for the following items of work:

Subtrades

Acoustical Tile

Electrical Work

Painting

Plumbing

Resilient Floors

HVAC

Miscellaneous and Ornamental

Iron

The work consists of renovation of the existing boys and girl’s locker rooms at Gardner High School.

The renovation includes the fit-out of new team rooms and renovated locker rooms, training room, conditioning and ancillary athletic spaces. Scope includes new roof top air handling units with supplementary steel and roof patch and flashing. Bids shall be on a lump sum as indicated in the Bid

Form.

The Work will be substantially completed within 117 calendar days from the date of the Notice to

Proceed and completed and ready for final payment in accordance with paragraph 15.06 of the General

Conditions within 130 calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed.

All Bids for this project are subject to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Section 44A - 44J inclusive or as amended.

In accordance with Section 44D of Chapter 149 of the General Laws of Massachusetts as amended, the prospective General Bidders and Filed Sub-Bidders must submit with their Bid, a certificate of eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), showing that the Bidder has been approved to bid on projects of the size and nature as advertised herein.

Prospective General Bidders and Filed Sub-Bidders must also submit an updated statement summarizing their record for the period between the latest DCAMM certificate and the date of the Bid submittal. The DCAMM certificate of eligibility to be submitted by the General Bidder shall be for

G0384-103 _4/7/26 00 11 13-2 Advertisement for Bids the category of work defined as “General Building Construction”. The DCAMM certificate of eligibility to be submitted by the Filed Sub-Bidders shall be for the category of work for which they are submitting a Bid.

Bidding Documents may be obtained by registering on the City of Gardner website via the following link: http://www.gardner-ma.gov/bids.aspx. Hard copies may also be obtained for $100.00 non-refundable printing charge from the City of Gardner Purchasing Department, 95 Pleasant Street, Gardner, Massachusetts 01440 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through

Thursday and between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Fridas, City recognized holidays excluded.

A bid deposit shall be furnished in accordance with the Information for Bidders, Performance and

Payment Bonds, in the full amount of the Contract Price, will be required of the Successful Bidder.

Minimum Wage Rates as determined by the Commissioner of Department of Workforce Development under the provision of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Section 26 to 27D, as amended, apply to this project. It is the responsibility of the Contractor, before Bid opening, to request if necessary, any additional information on Minimum Wage Rates for those trades people who may be employed for the proposed Work under this Contract. Federal Minimum Wage Rates as determined by the United States Department of Labor under the Davis-Bacon Act also apply to this project.

A non-mandatory Pre-Bid conference will be held at the site at Gardner High School, 200 Catherine

St, Gardner, MA 01440, on April 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Consulting Engineer:

Tighe & Bond Designer Services, Inc.

53 Southampton Road

Westfield, MA 01085

413-562-1600

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INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS

SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION

This document is intended to assist bidders in preparation of bids, to call attention to legal requirements, and to set forth conditions upon which bids are submitted and received by the City of Gardner.

The award of the contract with respect to this invitation is governed by Chapter 149 of the Massachusetts General Laws (MGL). Certain provisions of the foregoing statute and of other applicable statutes are summarized in these Instructions. Whenever these Instructions or any other contract documents set forth or summarize applicable statutory provisions, whether or not the statutes have been specifically referred to, such summaries are for convenience only, do not assert to be complete or correct as summaries of any particular material, and shall in no respect supersede, expand or limit the rights and duties of the City or bidders in matters governed by the statute.

SECTION 2 – DEFINITIONS

The following definitions shall apply in these Instructions, Bidding Documents, and Contract Documents:

The “City” means the City of Gardner, Massachusetts.

The term “bidder” shall mean any individual, group, entity or business responding to the City’s procurement invitation.

The term “bidding documents” shall include the City’s bid package, including purchase descriptions, specifications, drawings, submission requirements, scope of work and all related documents, bidder’s submission, including any related documents, prices, deliverables or services promised, and any and all addenda issued, which are all incorporated and shall be made a part of the Contract as written herein.

The terms “addenda” and “addendum” shall mean written documents and/or drawings issued by the City prior to execution of the contract which modify, correct, modify, explain or interpret the bidding documents.

The word “Contractor” means the person, firm or corporation with whom the contract is made by carrying out the provisions of these specifications and the contract.

“Contracting Officer” shall be interpreted as the Purchasing Agent of the City of Gardner.

“Firm Price” shall mean a guarantee against price increases during the life of the contract.

SECTION 3 – EXAMINATION OF BID DOCUMENTS; PRE-BID CONFERENCE

Before submitting a bid, the bidder must (a) thoroughly examine the Bid Documents; (b) fully examine and be acquainted with local conditions that may in any manner affect cost, progress or performance of the work identified in the specifications; (c) be familiar with federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations that may in any manner affect cost, progress or performance of the work identified in the specifications; (d) study and carefully associate observations with the requirements of the Bid.

Failure of bidder to visit the site and/or be acquainted with the Bid Documents and work site, or to attend pre-bid conference, if any, shall in no way relieve the bidder from any obligation with respect to this procurement invitation.

Each bidder shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any ambiguity, inconsistency or error discovered upon examination of the Bid Documents, site or local conditions.

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The submission of a bid shall constitute a representation by the bidder that every requirement of the Bid Documents has been complied with, and that the Bid Documents are sufficient in scope and detail and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for the performance of the contract.

SECTION 4 – ADDENDA

All questions and requests for clarification or interpretation of the Bid Documents shall be in writing and addressed to the Purchasing Agent, and to be given consideration shall be received at least five (5) days prior to the bid opening. The City will make every effort to issue Addenda not later than three days before the date fixed for the opening of bids.

Clarification or interpretation and any supplemental instructions, if issued, will be in the form of written Addenda.

Bidder shall be responsible for determining that all Addenda issued have been received, and failure of bidder to receive such shall not relieve bidder from any obligation under the bid as submitted.

All Addenda issued shall become part of the Bid Documents.

Oral clarification or interpretation will be of no legal effect. The City shall not be responsible for, and no bidder shall rely upon or use as the basis of claim against the City or the City’s agent, any information, explanation or interpretation of the Bid Documents rendered in any fashion except as herein provided.

SECTION 5 – WAGE RATES

Minimum rates of wages for work performed under this contract shall be as predetermined by the State Department of Labor and Workforce Development, in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Section 27.

MGL Chapter 149 provides record-keeping requirements for contractors and subcontractors with respect to employees, hours and wages. Bidders’ attention is called to MGL Chapter 149, Section 148 relating to weekly payment of wages.

SECTION 6 – OSHA COMPLIANCE

Effective July 1, 2006, the Commonwealth requires persons submitting bids and signing construction contracts to certify that all employees to be employed at the worksite and in the work will have completed an OSHA-approved construction safety and health course that is at least 10 hours in duration.

SECTION 7 – SALES TAX

Purchases made by the City are exempt from Massachusetts Sales Tax in accordance with the provisions of MGL Chapter 64H, Section 6. Bidders shall not include any amounts for tax. A certificate of exemption, granted by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, may be obtained from the City of Gardner, upon request.

SECTION 8 – PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF BIDS

Each bid shall be submitted upon the bid forms provided by the City of Gardner. All blank spaces shall be filled in, in ink or typewritten, in words or figures where applicable.

Where itemized lump sum or unit prices are called for, all such prices shall be provided by the bidder.

In the event of a discrepancy between prices written in words and prices written in figures, the written words shall govern. In the event of a discrepancy between the indicated sum of any column of figures and the correct sum thereof, the correct sum shall govern.

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The bid shall state the legal name of the bidder and shall be signed in ink by the person or persons legally authorized to bind the bidder to a contract. The name and title of the person or persons signing the bid shall be typed or printed below the signatures.

Each bid and bid deposit (where applicable and described below) shall be submitted to the City at the place stated in the Bid Documents, in a sealed envelope bearing the name of the bidder, bidder’s address, and the title of the project for which the bid is submitted. If submitted by mail, the sealed bid and deposit shall be enclosed in an envelope with the notation requested in the Bid Documents on the face and addressed as indicated in the Bid Documents.

Conditional bids will not be accepted.

SECTION 9 – RECEIPT OF BIDS

All bidders are cautioned to allow ample time for transmittal of bids. Bidders are solely responsible for delivery to and receipt by City of bids at the time and place stated in the Bid Documents. Bids received after the specified time or at a place other than the specified location will not be accepted or recognized. The time of receipt will determine the acceptability of mailed bids, regardless of postmark.

Any bid may be withdrawn by the bidder by written notice received by the Purchasing Agent at the address specified in the Bid Documents, prior to the time scheduled for the opening of such bids.

No telephone or electronic bid, change in bid, or withdrawal of bid will be received or recognized.

A bid may be amended or modified only by withdrawing the bid and resubmitting another bid prior to the time for opening of bids.

No bid may be withdrawn for sixty (60) days, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays excluded, after the opening of bids.

Bids will be opened and read publicly at the place and time stated in the Bid Documents. Bidders and/or their authorized representatives are allowed to be present.

SECTION 10 – BID DEPOSIT

Each bid must be accompanied by a bid deposit in the form of a bid bond, or certified check, or a treasurer’s or cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company. The check must be made payable to “Bidder (insert bidder’s name) OR the City of Gardner.”

A bid bond shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the City of Gardner; (b) with a surety company qualified to do business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and satisfactory to the City of Gardner; and (c) conditioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid.

The bid deposit shall be in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total value of the bid.

SECTION 11 – REJECTION OF BIDS

The City of Gardner shall reject every bid which does not conform to the statutory requirements or the Bid Documents.

The City of Gardner reserves the right to reject any and all general bids which contain erasures, alterations, conditions, additions, errors or irregularities of any kind, or which contains proposed prices for any class or item of work which are, in the judgment of the City, substantially less or more than the actual cost to complete the work;

provided, however, that the City reserves the right to waive any and all informalities as to form. Matters as to substance shall not be waived.

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SECTION 12 – AWARD OF CONTRACT

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder complying with the conditions and requirements provided in the Bid Documents.

Award of the contract will be made within thirty (30) days, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays excluded, after

(1) the opening of bids or (2) the receipt by the City of any approvals necessary from federal or state agencies in connection with the project, whichever is later.

Successful bidder will be notified in writing that the bid has been accepted and awarded. The successful bidder shall furnish the required bonds and insurance certificates to the City within five (5) days, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays excluded, after presentation of the notice of award and will then be notified that the contract is ready for execution.

If the bidder selected fails to execute the contract in accordance with the terms of the Bid Documents, and furnish bonds and insurance certificates, the award will be made to the next lowest responsible and eligible bidder.

SECTION 13 – DOCUMENTS TO BE FURNISHED WITH BID SUBMITTAL

Pursuant to MGL Section 49a, Chapter 62c, the contractor must certify that it has complied with all laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts relating to taxes.

Affidavit of compliance with laws relating to corporations, and evidence of corporate authority with respect to execution of contract documents on behalf of the contractor shall be provided with the bid.

The Bidder must certify that no official or employee of the City of Gardner has pecuniary interest in this proposal or contract, and that this bid is made in good faith without fraud or collusion or connection with any other person submitting a proposal. The Bidder must certify that neither the entity nor its Principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded for the award of contracts by any Federal or State Government Agency or Department.

For Contracts in excess of $100,000 the Contractor must file, as outlined in MGL C 30, Section 39R(c): a statement assuring that its system of auditing controls ensures management accountability and protection of assets; and a statement by a CPA that it has examined the statement of management and giving an opinion whether the representations of management are consistent with its system of controls and its financial statements.

SECTION 14 – DOCUMENTS TO BE FURNISHED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT

14.1 LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE

If the bid or proposal documents require insurance, Contractor shall purchase and maintain coverage with a company qualified to do business in Massachusetts in forms acceptable to the City and in adequate amounts as shall protect the Contractor, the City and its employees, agents, and officials. Coverage must be in place and remain in effect for: workers’ compensation, comprehensive public and commercial general liability, owner’s protective liability, and property damage, including products, completed operations, and contractual liability;

automobile liability for protection of employees and others from bodily injury and damages to property which may arise out of or result from the Contractor’s operations under this agreement. This insurance shall be in limits specified by Law or in the bid specifications. In no case shall the limits be less than: $1,000,000 in bodily injury and property damages on account of any one person and $1,000,000 on account of any one accident and $1,000,000 in the aggregate; $1,000,000 in automobile and truck liability, including hired vehicles, on account of any one person and $1,000,000 on account of any one accident and $1,000,000 for each occurrence for property damage liability.

A Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Gardner as certificate holder shall be filed with the Purchasing Agent prior to commencement of any Contract’s operations. The “Description” section shall contain the following sentence: “The City of Gardner is an additional insured under this policy.” All policies and certificates shall contain an endorsement requiring at least thirty (30) days written notice of non-renewal, restrictive amendment, or

Information for Bidders, Chapter 149 and 30, 39m Bid Documents Page 5 of 5 cancellation of coverage to the City. Compliance by the Contractor with the insurance requirements shall not relieve the Contractor from liability under the full indemnity provisions contained herein. Failure to provide insurance as established above shall be considered a breach of Contract and grounds for termination of the Contract.

14.2 WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE

Contractor shall furnish the City of Gardner with certificates showing that all employees who shall be connected with this work are protected under worker’s compensation insurance policies.

SECTION 15 – COMPETENCE

It is the intent of the City that this contract be awarded to a responsible bidder, able to provide the appropriate expertise and experience with this particular procedure, as specified. Submission of proposals lacking the appropriate required experience will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered.

Submission of a bid offer authorizes the City to contact any and all parties referenced by the bidder in regard to financial and operational information; and to request verification of any information or qualifications submitted as part of any offer to the City. Negative references may be grounds for rejection.

Contract will be awarded to responsible established bidders capable of performing the class of work contemplated.

Before the awarding of the Contract, any bidder may be required to show the necessary facilities, experience, ability and financial resources are available to perform work in a satisfactory manner and within time stipulated.

Bidders may be required to furnish statements as to experience and financial status. Bidder agrees to furnish in confidence such information as will enable judgment of the financial responsibility of the bidder and any listed subcontractors.

The City reserves the right to request site visits and demonstrations of existing Bidder operations.

The Bidder shall provide a list of clients for whom similar services are provided, indicating for each client the date services began and the responsible official and phone number for each contract.

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BIDDER INFORMATION

Bidder’s attention is called to Chapter 268A of the General Laws. In connection with this statute, bidder is required to submit the following information and any other information deemed necessary by the bidder.

Give full names and residences of all the persons and parties interested in the foregoing proposal. Give first and last names in full; in case of corporations, give names of President, Treasurer, and Manager; and in case of firms, give names of the individual members.

Kindly furnish the following information regarding the Bidder:

(1) If a Proprietorship:

Name of Owner

Business Address Telephone

Home Address Telephone

(2) If a Partnership:

Full names and addresses of all partners

Name Address Telephone Number

Business Address Telephone

(3) If a Corporation:

Full Legal Name Telephone

Full Names and adresses of President, Treasurer and Manager:

Name Address Telephone Number

State of Incorporation

Principal Place of Business

Qualified inMassachusetts Place of Business in Massachusetts

(4) Give the following information regarding surety company:

Full Legal Name of Surety Company

State of Incorporation Admitted in Massachusetts? YES or NO?

Principal Place of Business

Place of Business in Masachusetts Telephone

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CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY

At a duly authorized meeting of the Board of Directors of the

(Name of Corporation) held on at which all the Directors were present or waived notice, it was voted

(Date) that

(Name) (Officer/Title) of this company be and he hereby is authorized to execute contracts and bonds in the name and behalf of said company, and affix its Corporate Seal thereto, and such execution of any contract of obligation in this company’s name on its behalf of such under seal of the (Officer) company, shall be valid and binding upon this company.

A TRUE COPY,

ATTEST: ____________________________________

(Signature/Title) Place of Business: _____________________________________

I hereby certify that I am the of the

(Title) (Name of Corporation) that is duly elected

(Officer, Name) (Title) of said company, and the above vote has not been amended or rescinded and remains in full force and effect as of the date of this contract.

Full Legal Name of Business Telephone Number

State of Incorporation* Principal Place of Business

Qualified in Massachusetts Place of Business in Massachusetts

Signature

*If state of incorporation is Massachusetts, insert MASSACHUSETTS on State of Incorporation line and disregard other parts of the form.

Subscribed and sworn to before me (Corporate Seal)

If applicable (i.e., not necessary for sole proprietorships or partnerships) this ____day of ______________, 2001

________________________________(Notary Seal) Notary Public

My Commission Expires______________________

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CERTIFICATIONS

Statements below shall be submitted with each Bid or Proposal and shall be duly dated and signed with an original signature and all other information, or the Bid or Proposal will be rejected.

DEBARMENT: Chapter 550, Acts of 1991: Undersigned certifies under penalties of perjury that said undersigned is not presently debarred from doing public construction work in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under the provisions of Section 29F of Chapter 29 of the General Laws, or any other applicable debarment provisions of any other Chapter of the General Laws, or any Rule or Regulation promulgated thereunder.

TAXES PAID: Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 62C, Section 49A, the undersigned certifies under the penalties of perjury that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all Massachusetts State Tax Returns and all Massachusetts State Taxes required under law have been paid, and I have complied with the reporting of employees and contractors, and withholding and remitting of child support.

FOREIGN CORPORATION: In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30, Section 39L, any foreign contractor or subcontractor is required to provide a certificate from the Secretary of State stating that such corporation has complied with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 181, Section 3 and 5, including the date of compliance. Further, bidder’s attention is called to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 268A, in connection with which the bidder is requested to submit the information requested in the signature section of this document.

COMPLIANCE: The undersigned is in compliance with all of the provisions, and shall remain in full compliance with the provisions for the life of any Contract resulting from this solicitation. Bidder is qualified to perform any such Contract and possesses, or shall obtain, all requisite licenses and/or permits to complete performance; shall maintain all unemployment, workers’ compensation, professional and personal liability insurance policies sufficient to cover its performance under any such Contract; and shall comply with relevant prevailing wage rates and employment laws. To the best of its knowledge and belief has paid all local taxes, tax titles, utilities, motor vehicle excise taxes, water and wastewater bills in Massachusetts as required by Law.

Authorized Signature

INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

The undersigned agrees to indemnify, pay on behalf of, defend, and hold harmless the City of Gardner and its officers, attorneys, employees and agents from any and all claims, demands, suits, actions, costs, liabilities, penalties, judgments, whatsoever, including reasonable attorney’s fees, which may be imposed upon, incurred by, or asserted against the City by reason of (a) any failure on the part of the Contractor to comply with any provision or term required to be performed or complied with by the Contractor under this Contract, or (b) for the death, injury or property damage suffered by any person on account of or based upon the act, omission, fault, negligence or misconduct or any person whomsoever other than the City of Gardner. The foregoing indemnity and hold harmless agreement shall include indemnity against all costs, expenses and liabilities incurred in or in connection with any such claim or proceeding brought hereon, and the defense thereof with counsel acceptable to the City or counsel selected by an insurance company which has accepted liability for any such claim.

CERTIFICATE OF NON-COLLUSION

MGL Chapter 40, Section 4B ½, Chapter 30, Section 39M and/or Chapter 30B, Section 10: Undersigned certifies under penalties of perjury that this bid or proposal is in all respects bona fide and fair and has been made and submitted in good faith without collusion or fraud with any other person. As used in this certification, the work “person” shall mean any natural person, joint venture, business, partnership, corporation, union, committee, club, organization, group of individuals, or other business or legal entity.

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WARRANTIES/GUARANTEES

All prospective bidders on Items/Equipment/Services that carry Warranties and/or Guarantees shall include with their sealed bids a copy of the Warranties and/or Guarantees, as well as a copy of the Warranties and/or Guarantees on the items being bid, if applicable.

Warranty starts after the date of acceptance by the using department. Please complete the following and specify if Warranty/Guarantee is for more than contractually required one-year period:

PAYROLL RECORDS

The undersigned, as contractor, shall preserve payroll records associated with this contract for a period of three years from the date of completion of this contract and to furnish to the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Occupational Safety, within fifteen days after completion of this contract the Statement of Compliance required by MGL, Ch. 149, Sec. 27B.

In addition, the undersigned, as contractor, is required to submit a copy of its weekly payroll records to the awarding authority, namely the Purchasing Agent. This is required to be done on a weekly basis.

The undersigned agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City for any non-payment of the wages required by sections twenty-six to twenty-seven D of chapter one hundred forty-nine of the general laws of the Commonwealth.

ABILITY TO FURNISH LABOR

The undersigned hereby certifies ability to furnish labor that can work in harmony with all other elements of labor employed or to be employed on the work and compliance fully with all laws and regulations applicable to awards made subject to Section Forty-four A.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATION

Bidder certifies that:

1. The undersigned intends to use the following listed construction trades in the work under the contract:

2. The undersigned shall comply with the minority manpower ratio and specific affirmative action steps contained herein; and

3. The undersigned shall obtain from each of its Subcontractors and submit to the Awarding Authority prior to the award of any subcontract under the Contract the Subcontractor certification.

OSHA CERTIFICATION

Chapter 306 of the Acts of 2004 An Act Relative to the Health and Safety on Construction Projects

Bidder certifies that it, its employees, and all its subcontractors (if applicable) at the worksite will have successfully completed a course in construction safety and health approved by the United states Occupational Safety and Health Administration that is a least 10 hours in duration at the time the employee begins work and who shall furnish documentation of successful completion of said course for each employee with the first certified payroll report.

Signature of authorized representative of Contractor

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SECTION 00 41 13

FORM FOR GENERAL BID

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION:

Garder High School Locker Room Renovations

Client Contract Number: 2026-036

200 Catherine Street

Gardner, Massachusetts

TABLE OF ARTICLES

1. Bid Recipient

2. Bidder’s Acknowledgements

3. Bidder’s Representations

4. Bidder’s Certifications

5. Basis of Bid

6. Time of Completion

7. Attachments to This Bid

8. Bid Submittal

ARTICLE 1 BID RECIPIENT

1.1 This Bid is submitted to:

City of Gardner, Massachusetts

Purchasing Agent

95 Pleasant Street Room 217

Gardner, MA 01440

1.2 The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an Agreement with Owner in the form included in the Bidding Documents to perform all Work as specified or indicated in the Bidding Documents for the prices and within the times indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents.

ARTICLE 2 BIDDER’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

2.1 Bidder accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Advertisement for Bids and Instructions to

Bidders, including without limitation, those dealing with the disposition of Bid deposit. The Bid will remain subject to acceptance for 30 days after the Bid opening, or for such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of Owner.

2.2 The Work under this Contract shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 149, Subsection 44D and 44E of the Massachusetts General Laws.

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ARTICLE 3 BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS

3.1 In submitting this Bid, Bidder represents, as set forth in the Agreement, that:

A. Bidder has examined and carefully studied the Bidding Documents, and any data and reference items identified in the Bidding Documents and hereby acknowledges the receipt of all Addenda.

B. Bidder has visited the Site, conducted a thorough, alert visual examination of the Site and adjacent areas, and become familiar with and satisfied itself as to the general, local and

Site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

C. Bidder is familiar with and has satisfied itself as to all federal, state and local Laws and

Regulations that may affect cost, progress and performance of the Work.

D. Bidder has carefully studied all: (1) reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or adjacent to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site that have been identified in the

Supplementary Conditions, especially with respect to Technical Data in such reports and drawings, and (2) reports and drawings relating to Hazardous Environmental Conditions, if any, at or adjacent to the Site that have been identified in the Supplementary Conditions, especially with respect to Technical Data in such reports and drawings.

E. Bidder has considered the information known to Bidder itself; information commonly known to contractors doing business in the locality of the Site; information and observations obtained from visits to the Site; the Bidding Documents; and any Site-related reports and drawings identified in the Bidding Documents, with respect to the effect of such information, observations, and documents on (1) the cost, progress, and performance of the Work; (2) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction to be employed by Bidder; and (3) Bidder’s safety precautions and programs.

F. Bidder agrees, based on the information and observations referred to in the preceding paragraph, that no further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, or data are necessary for the determination of this Bid for performance of the Work at the price bid and within the times required and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents.

G. Bidder is aware of the general nature of work to be performed by Owner and others at the Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents.

H. Bidder has given Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that Bidder has discovered in the Bidding Documents, and confirms that the written resolution thereof by Engineer is acceptable to Bidder.

I. The Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for the performance and furnishing of the Work.

J. The submission of this Bid constitutes an incontrovertible representation by Bidder that

Bidder has complied with every requirement of this Article, and that without exception the Bid and all prices in the Bid are premised upon performing and furnishing the Work required by the Bidding Documents.

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ARTICLE 4 BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION

4.1 Bidder certifies that Bidder is able to furnish labor that can work in harmony with all other elements of labor employed or to be employed on the work, that all employees to be employed at the worksite will have successfully completed a course in construction safety and health approved by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration that is at least 10 hours in duration at the time the employee begins work and who shall furnish documentation of successful completion of said course with the first certified payroll report for each employee, and that Bidder will comply fully with all laws and regulations applicable to awards made subject to MGL Chapter 149, Section 44A.

4.2 Bidder hereby certifies under the penalties of perjury, to the best of Bidder’s knowledge and belief, that Bidder has filed all state tax returns and paid all state taxes required by law.

4.3 Bidder certifies that, under the penalties of perjury, this Bid is in all respects bona fide, fair and made without collusion or fraud with any other person. As used in this paragraph the word

“person” shall mean any natural person, joint venture, partnership, corporation or other business or legal entity.

4.4 Bidder certifies that, under penalties of perjury, there have been no substantial changes in

Bidder’s financial position or business organization other than those changes noted within the application since the applicant’s most recent prequalification statement and that the Bid is in all respects bona fide, fair and made without collusion or fraud with any other person. “Person” here means any natural person, joint venture, partnership, corporation or other business or legal entity which sells materials, equipment or supplies used in or for, or engages in the performance of, the same or similar construction, reconstruction, installation, demolition, maintenance or repair work or any part thereof.

4.5 Bidder certifies that this Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed individual or entity and is not submitted in conformity with any collusive agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation.

4.6 Bidder certifies that Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false or sham Bid.

4.7 Bidder certifies that Bidder has not solicited or induced any individual or entity to refrain from bidding.

4.8 Bidder certifies that Bidder has not engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercive practices in competing for the Contract. For the purposes of this paragraph:

A. “corrupt practice” means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any thing of value likely to influence the action of a public official in the bidding process;

B. “fraudulent practice” means an intentional misrepresentation of facts made (a) to influence the bidding process to the detriment of the Owner, (b) to establish bid prices at artificial non-competitive levels, or (c) to deprive Owner of the benefits of free and open competition;

C. “collusive practice” means a scheme or arrangement between two or more Bidders, with or without the knowledge of Owner, a purpose of which is to establish bid prices at artificial, non-competitive levels; and

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D. “coercive practice” means harming or threatening to harm, directly or indirectly, persons or their property to influence their participation in the bidding process or affect the execution of the Contract.

Article 5 BASIS OF BID

Bidder proposes to furnish all labor and materials required for construction of the Garder High

School Locker Room Renovations , 200 Catherine Street, Gardner, MA 01440, in accordance with the accompanying Bidding Documents prepared by Tighe & Bond Designer Services, Inc., for the

Contract Price specified below, subject to additions and deductions according to the terms of the

Bidding Documents.

5.1 This Bid includes Addenda numbered __________________________.

5.2 The proposed Contract Price (base bid including Sub-Bids) is:

dollars

(words)

(figures)

5.3 The subdivision of the proposed Contract Price (base bid) is as follows:

Item 1 – Locker Room Renovations: The work of the General Contractor, being all Work other than that covered by Item 2.

dollars

(Bid in words)

(figures)

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Item 2: Sub-Bids as follows:

Sub-Trade Name of Sub-Bidder Base Bid Amount Bonds required indicated by

“Yes” or “No”*

Acoustical Tile

Electrical Work

Painting

Plumbing

Resilient Floors

HVAC

Miscellaneous &

Ornamental Iron

Total of Item 2: $_______________

*Failure to fill in any or all spaces in the Bonds Required column will be construed as an entry of the word "no.”

5.4 Bidder agrees that each of the above named Sub-Bidders will be used for the work indicated at the amount stated, unless a substitution is made. Bidder further agrees to pay the premiums for the performance and payment bonds furnished by Sub-Bidders as requested herein and that all of the cost of all such premiums is included in the amount set forth in Item 1 of this Bid.

5.5 Bidder agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to promptly confer with Owner on the question of Sub-

Bidders, and that owner may substitute for any Sub-Bid listed above a Sub-Bid filed with Owner by another Sub-Bidder for the sub-trade against whose standing and ability Bidder makes no objection; and that Bidder will use all such finally selected Sub-Bidders at the amounts named in their respective Sub-Bids and be in every way as responsible for them and their work as if they had been originally named in this General Bid, the total Contract Price being adjusted to conform thereto.

Article 6 TIME OF COMPLETION

6.1 Bidder agrees that the Work will be substantially completed and ready for final payment in accordance with paragraph 15.06 of the General Conditions on or before the dates or within the number of calendar days indicated in the Agreement.

6.2 Bidder accepts the provisions of the Agreement as to liquidated damages in the event of failure to complete the Work within the times as stated in the Agreement.

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Article 7 ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BID

7.1 The following documents are attached to and made a condition of this Bid:

A. Bid deposit in the amount of dollars ($ ), consisting of a bid bond in the amount of five percent of the total amount of Bid

B. Evidence of authority to sign

C. List of Project References

D. Evidence of authority to do business in the state of the Project; or a written covenant to obtain such license within the time for acceptance of Bids

E. A list of any projects on which the firm was terminated or failed to complete the work within the past 5 years, including a brief explanation for each instance listed.

F. Contractor’s License or Registration No.: ______________________ or Evidence of

Bidder’s ability to obtain a license or registration and a covenant by Bidder to obtain said license or registration within the time for acceptance of Bids;

G. DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility

H. DCAMM Update Statement

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ARTICLE 8 BID SUBMITTAL

BIDDER: [Indicate correct name of bidding entity]

By:

[Signature]

[Printed name]

(If Bidder is a corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, or a joint venture, attach evidence of authority to sign.)

Attest:

[Signature]

[Printed name]

Title:

Submittal Date:

Address for giving notices:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Contact Name and e-mail address:

Bidder’s License No.:

(where applicable)

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CITY OF GARDNER

“QUALIFICATION STATEMENT”

Submit this form with your bid. Answer all questions. Responses must be clear and comprehensive. If necessary, attach separate sheets for answers. The party who will submit the bid for the firm must sign this form. This statement must be notarized. Bidders may submit additional supporting information if they desire.

1. Name of Bidder.

2. Location of permanent main office.

3. When was the firm organized?

4. How many years have you been engaged in the contracting business under your present firm or trade name?

5. Describe the general character of work performed by your company.

6. List the contracts your firm has on hand stating for each contract: name and address of the client and name of the person supervision for the client; contract value; the start and stop dates.

7. List at least three (3) similar contracts recently completed by your firm, stating for each contract:

name and address of client and name of person supervision for client; contract value; and the month and year completed.

8. Have you ever failed to complete any contract awarded to you? Yes No

If so, explain where and why.

9. Have you ever defaulted on a contract: Yes No

If so, explain where and why.

10. Describe your experience in construction work similar in nature and scope to this project.

11. Describe the background and experience of the principal members of your organization, including the officers.

12. Identify the employee who will be responsible for managing this project.

13. List the major equipment your firm has available for this contract.

14. Credit available:

15. Provide a bank reference (name and address of institution, name of supervising person for the bank)

16. Will you provide a detailed financial statement and furnish such other information as the City of

Gardner, Department of Community Development and Planning may reasonably request?

Yes No

The undersigned certifies under the law of perjury that the information provided in this Qualification

Statement is true, complete and correct. The undersigned hereby authorizes and requests any person, firm or corporation to furnish any information requested by the City of Gardner, Department of

Community Development and Planning to verify the information provided in this Qualification

Statement.

By:…