260924- MACKAY RAMP COMBUYS ATTCH.pdf

Town of Chelmsford, MA

MACKAY LIBRARY RAMP REPLACEMENT & ASSOCIATED REPAIRS

The Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts (the “Town”) invites sealed bids for the Mackay Library Ramp Replacement & Associated Repairs project in accordance with the Contract Documents prepared for this project. Bidding procedures shall be in full compliance with M.G.L. c. 149, §§ 44A– 44J.

The project scope consists of ramp replacement and repairs at the MacKay Library. The intent is to provide a sound ramp system with ADA compliant slope and sizing. At project completion, Contractor shall provide a written guarantee that covers all defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two (2) years from date of acceptance. The general scope of the construction work is as follows: Remove the existing ramp completely down to the footings. Footings to be reused along with new locations of footing. New framing is to be installed with new composite decking and aluminum railings. Existing canopy is to be removed and a new canopy wood structure to be built and tied into the EPDM roof system above. Associated Repair Work Items include (A) Install new gutters with downspouts where indicated in the drawings; (B) Removal and replacement of entry door with new ADA compliant door; (C) Framing in and covering A/C in wall; (D) Installing new lighting for canopy area as indicated in the drawings; (E) Install new ADA compliant door opener;

and (F) Removal and replacement of deteriorated wood siding. All work is as indicated in the Contract Documents dated 9/30/2026 as prepared by Socotec US.

Sealed bids will be received at the Department of Public Works, 9 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 until October 14, 2026 at 1:00 pm at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Bid Documents will be available beginning Wednesday September 30, 2026 at 10:00am via electronic download at www.chelmsfordma.gov/bids.aspx.

A non-mandatory pre-bid walkthrough will be held on October 2, 2026 at 10:00am at the Mackay Library 43 Newfield St, North Chelmsford, MA 01863. Attendees are to meet at the front of the building. Attendance is strongly recommended.

Prevailing wages as determined by the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards apply to this project.

A bid deposit equal to 5% of the total bid amount is required. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a 50% Payment Bond.

The Town reserves the right to waive informalities in the bidding process, reject any or all bids, and award the contract deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.

Alex Magee Town Manager