27CSG048C Installation of Eliot Playground Equipment IFB.pdf

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Town of Needham Department of Public Works

Public Services Administration Building, 500 Dedham Avenue Needham, Massachusetts 02492

Telephone (781) 455-7550

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT

Release Date July 2, 202

Bid Title Installation of Eliot Playground Equipment

Bid Number 27CSG048C

Number of Documents

The Bid Package consists of 2 PDF documents. Returning this form confirms receipt of all the documents.

Pre-Bid Meeting 10:00am July 9, 2026 at Eliot School 135 Wellesley Ave.

Needham, MA 02492

Questions Due July 15, 2026 at 5:00pm to dpwbids@needhamma.gov

Bids are Due July 22, 2026 at 11:00am, Administration Office of the Department of Public Works located at the Public Services Administration Building, 500 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA, 02492

Please provide the requested information below as acknowledgment that you have received our bid package noted above. It is recommended that interested bidders complete this acknowledgment and return via email to dpwbids@needhamma.gov. Only by doing this, will the Town be able to provide notification of any addenda or answered questions relating to this bid. Only those companies or individuals shown on the Distribution Register will receive addenda to this bid. By completing and returning this acknowledgement will ensure you are recorded on the Distribution Register.

Proposals from companies or individuals not acknowledging the addenda may be rejected as not responsive.

Name of Company or Individual

Name / Title of Contact

Address

City/Town, State, Zip Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

Email Address

Signature

Date

Addenda will be posted to the Town’s website. Please check the website for addenda before submitting your bid to the Town. Bidders who access the bid package from the Town’s website are responsible for checking the website periodically for any addenda that may be issued by the Town.

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Installation of Eliot Playground Equipment

27CSG048C

Release Date July 2, 2026

Pre-Bid Conference 10:00am July 9, 2026 at Eliot School 135 Wellesley Ave.

Needham, MA 02492

Deadline for Questions July 15, 2026 at 5:00pm

Bids Due

July 22, 2026 at 11:00am Director of Administration

PSAB

500 Dedham Ave.

Needham, MA 02492

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(Advertised in the Hometown Weekly issue of Thursday, July 2, 2026) (Advertised on the MNPA’s website Thursday, July 2, 2026)

(Published in Central Register issue on Wednesday, July 8, 2026) (Advertised in CommBuys on Thursday, July 2, 2026)

LEGAL NOTICE

Town of Needham

Invitation for Bid (IFB) Bid # 27CSG048C

The Town of Needham is accepting sealed bids for Installation of Eliot Playground Equipment. Copies of the Invitation for Bid (IFB) package will be available beginning July 2, 2026, at the Administration Office of the Public Works Department, 500 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA 02492 Monday through Friday during normal business hours, or from the Town’s web site www.needhamma.gov/bids.aspx and will be available until the submission deadline.

A pre-bid meeting with be held at 10:00am on July 9, 2026 at the Eliot School 135 Wellesley Ave.

Needham MA,02492. Attendance is encouraged but not required.

Sealed bids must be submitted no later than 11:00am, July 22, 2026, to the Administration Office of the Public Works Department, Town of Needham, 500 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA 02492. LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Bids will be publicly opened after the submission deadline on July 22, 2026 at 11:00am. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids as determined to be in the best interests of the Town and to waive minor informalities.

Kathleen King Town Manager

July 2, 2026

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IFB 27CSG048C

Procurement in Brief

Primary Procurement Contact

Ashley Ellis, Management Analyst 781-455-7550 x72368

Contract Manager

Tom Ryder, Town Engineer

Bid Package Available

July 2, 2026- Information and details of bidding requirements may be obtained at the Administration Office DPW, PSAB, 500 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA 02492, or online at the Town’s web site http://www.needhamma.gov/bids.aspx.

Pre-Bid Meeting

July 9, 2026 at 10:00am Eliot School 135 Wellesley Ave . Needham MA 02492

Bid Deposit 5% bid deposit is required as part of bid

Deadline for Written Questions

July 15, 2026 at 5:00pm By Mail: DPW - 500 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA 02492 By Email: dpwbids@needhamma.gov Questions are to be clearly labeled as: QUESTIONS - Installation of Eliot Playground Equipment, 27CSG048C

Addenda If any changes are made to this bid, an addendum will be issued. Addenda will be posted on the Town’s webpage and emailed to all bidders on record as having received the bid package.

When and where bids are due

11:00am, July 22, 2026, Administration Office DPW, Public Service Administration Building, 500 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA 02492.

LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Where bids will be opened

Charles River Room, Public Service Administration Building, 500 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 (immediately following submission deadline)

Contract Award

Anticipated July 2026 Approval of Town Manager and Town Counsel is REQUIRED.

Contract Length

This Agreement shall be for a term commencing upon execution and ending September 30, 2026.

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Upon Award of Contract

Payment Bond 50% payment bond

Performance Bond 100% Performance Bond, if required

Insurance Refer to Contract Terms

* Facsimile transmissions for written inquiries must be sent prior to the above date and time deadlines.

Any hand delivery or facsimile received after the due date and time will not be addressed. The time/date stamp machine located in the receiving office will govern for the date and time requirements mentioned in the table above and throughout this document. Please allow enough time for hand delivery or facsimile transmissions.

** The time for award may be extended by the Town. The Town reserves the right to change, delay, cancel, or expedite the contract award date. The Bidder agrees that the offer is effective for (a) at least ninety (90) calendar days from the opening date of the bids (b) a contract is executed, or (c) this bid is cancelled, whichever of (a), (b) or (C) occurs first. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids as determined to be in the best interests of the Town and to waive minor informalities.

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PART 1 – GENERAL CONDITIONS AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1.01 Intent

The Town of Needham (hereinafter referred to as the “Town”), acting through its Town Manager, invites highly qualified bidders to submit sealed bids to perform all labor necessary for Installation of Eliot Playground Equipment.

All bids are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30, 39M. The Town will award the contract to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder as set forth in Section 1.15. The Town of Needham reserves to itself the right to accept or reject any and all bids, or to allow or deny variations from these specifications. Such actions will be deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. Unless sooner rejected or accepted, all bid proposals must be firm and continue in effect for a minimum of ninety (90) calendar days from the date of bid opening.

1.02 Proposed Contract Term

The initial term of this agreement shall commence upon execution and be operational by September 30, 2026. The successful Bidder must enter into the Form Agreement prepared by Town Counsel (Sample Available Online).

The Town may terminate the contract at any time upon written notice for any reason including its own convenience or for cause, including but not limited to, failure to perform the work required under the contact, failure to document satisfactorily to the Town amounts being charged, failure to have any necessary local, State or Federal licenses and/or permits, failure to pay any and all required taxes, failure to comply with any local, State or Federal regulations pertaining to services to be provided, failure to promptly correct any performance or lack of performance which conflicts with the Town's use, and failure for satisfactory behavior of all staff and management. In the case of a termination for cause, the Town shall give the Contractor a written notice as provided in the Agreement.

1.03 Pre-Bid Conference and Requests for Interpretation

Refer to Procurement in Brief for details.

Bidders shall promptly raise the issue of any ambiguity, inconsistency, or error, which they may discover upon examination of the bid documents, the work site or any other conditions which apply to the work.

Inquiries concerning any part of this Bid shall be directed to the individual(s) listed under the Procurement in Brief. Bidders should note that oral communications are not binding on the Town and only written responses by the Town will be considered. All requests/questions must be submitted in writing. Questions may be delivered by hand, or email as referenced under the Procurement in Brief by the deadline. Questions that may be asked during any pre-bid conference should also be sent in writing in order to receive an official response. Requests properly presented that in the opinion of the Town require interpretation, correction, or change in the Bid Documents will result in an issuance of an Addendum to the Bid Documents. Such Addendum shall subsequently become part of the contract. The Town will forward responses to all persons who are on record as receiving the bid package.

Questions received after the due date will not be responded to unless the Town determines it is necessary.

Bidders, please allow enough time for hand delivery or facsimile transmissions.

1.04 Information About Changes to the Bid (Addenda)

In the event that changes/additions are made to this bid, an addendum will be issued to every person (entity) on record as receiving the bid package. Addenda will be emailed, if an email address was not provided, then it will be faxed. If a fax number was not provided, then the addenda will be mailed.

Addenda will also be posted to the website. Please check back on the website for addendums before submitting your bid to the Town. Bidders may not be notified individually of Addendums.

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1.05 Bid Submission

The bidder shall submit his/her proposal upon the bid forms supplied within these specifications. The bidder shall specify the unit prices as requested for each bid item. All bids shall be signed correctly with ink; in order to qualify, the bidder must provide bids for each required item within a section. All bids shall be submitted to the Director of Administration, Town of Needham, Administration Office, 500 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA 02492. Each bid shall be sealed in an envelope on which is clearly indicated: Name & Address of Bidder, IFB 27CSG048C, Installation of Eliot Playground Equipment, due 11:00am, July 22, 2026. All submitted bids shall include Invitation for Bids, Bid Information, Bid Scope of Work, and all Addenda issued, and all portions of the BID FORMS must be completed and submitted in order for a submission to be deemed acceptable. Bidders will submit insurance certificates validating current coverage at the time of bid submission. Bids received at the Administration Office after the time of opening of bids designated in the IFB will be returned to the bidder unopened. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately following the bid submission deadline in the Charles River Room at the Public Services Administration Building, 500 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA 02492.

1.06 Bid Deposit

All bids must be accompanied by a bid deposit in an amount that is not less than five percent (5%) of the value of the bid. They shall be made payable to the Town of Needham and shall be in the form of certified check, treasurer’s or cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, or a bid bond issued by a surety licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; and shall be conditioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid.

1.07 Bid Form

All bids must be made on the attached bid forms.

Bids shall be firm for the duration of the contract. No price adjustments will be allowed. Fuel surcharges or vehicle charges or adjustments will not be allowed. Payment for materials and/or service will be made only after satisfactory performance or all requirements of the specification and upon approval by the Director of Public Works or his designate. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, wholly or in part, and to make the award in the best interest of the Town.

1.08 Bond Requirements

Labor and Materials Bond (Payment Bond)

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 149, § 29, the Contractor shall furnish a payment bond from a surety company qualified to do business under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and satisfactory to the Town, in an amount of one half of the total Contract price for payment for labor performed or furnished and materials used or employed therein, when the Contract is executed. The payment bond shall be on the form provided by the Town.

It is distinctly agreed and understood that any changes made in the drawings and specifications for this work, whether such changes increase or decrease the amount of work required, or any change in the manner or time of payments made by the Owner to the Contractor, shall in no way void, release or affect the liability and surety on the bond given by the Contractor.

1.09 Insurance Requirement

Insurance Certificates indicating coverage for general liability, property damage, and workers’ compensation as outlined in Sample Agreement available online and must include the Town of Needham as additionally insured (at time of award). The selected bidder shall take out and maintain during the life of this contract Workers’ Compensation Insurance for all employees employed on the site of this project, in a manner and to the extent provided by Chapter 152 of the General Laws and shall provide the Town with written evidence showing compliance with this statute at the time of award.

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The selected bidder shall indemnify and save the Town harmless from and against all claims, suits, damages, and outlays resulting from or by reason of loss, damage or injury of or to any person or property, wherever located which shall be caused by any action or operation under this agreement.

1.10 OSHA Training

The bidder certifies that all employees to be employed at the worksite shall have successfully completed a course in construction safety and health approved by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration that is at least ten (10) hours in duration at the time the employee begins work and shall furnish documentation of successful completion of said course with the first certified payroll report for each employee (Chapter 306 of the Acts of 2004).

1.11 DCAMM Certification

DCAMM Certification as a General Contractor for this project is not required.

1.12 Statement of Compliance

The Contractor shall submit a Statement of Compliance stating that persons employed by the award recipient are paid in accordance with the provisions of Sections 26 to 27H of Chapter 149 the General Laws (i.e. “The Prevailing Wage Law”). The selected Bidder will not be permitted to either assign or underlet the contract, nor assign either legally or equitably any monies there under, or its claim thereto without the previous written consent of the Town.

1.13 Prevailing Wage Rates

The state prevailing wage law, MGL Chapter 149, Section 27B requires contractors and subcontractors to submit certified payroll records to the Town. Contractors and subcontractors must submit weekly payroll records either by (1) first class mail, or (2) electronic mail. Furthermore, every weekly submittal of payroll records must contain a signed statement by the employer that indicates (1) that the records are correct, and (2) the rate of wages that each worker receives. Please feel free to contact the Department of Labor Standards at (617) 626-6953 if you have any questions. Questions about enforcement of the prevailing wage law may be directed to the Attorney General’s Fair Labor and Business Practices Division at (617) 727-3465.

1.14 Duration of Bid Prices

All bids are to remain valid for 90 days after the opening of the bids.

1.15 Contractor Selection

The Town will review all bids and will award one contract to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder.

The Town reserves to itself the right to accept or reject any and all bids, or to allow or deny variations from these specifications.

In the event that there is a tie bid between two (2) responsible and eligible bidders, the award of the contract will be determined by a coin toss. The bidder’s whose submission was received earliest shall be assigned “Heads” in the coin toss. In the event that there is a tie bid with three (3) or more responsible and eligible bidders, the award shall be made by a draw by lot limited to those bidders. The coin toss/draw by lot shall be scheduled within two (2) business days from when it was determined by the Town to be a tie bid. The bidders involved shall be given an opportunity to attend. The coin toss/drawing shall be witnessed by at least three (3) Town officials. The tie breaker event shall be held at the location of bid submission during regular business hours.

Upon bidder selection, the Town of Needham will request required documents, including any insurances

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and bonds, then email the contract package to be signed by the Bidder. The Town of Needham will then counter sign the contracts and will return one complete contract to the Bidder. The Town’s Standard Contract is available online. Bidders are expected to review the sample contract “Short Form Agreement”.

Unless otherwise noted by the Town, the terms and conditions contained therein are NOT negotiable.

It is the intention of the Town of Needham not to award a contract under this or any other proposal if the Contractor cannot furnish satisfactory evidence that he/she has the ability and experience to perform this class of work and that he/she has sufficient capital and equipment to enable him/her to prosecute the work successfully and to complete it within the time named in the contract. The Town of Needham reserves the right to reject this or any other proposal or to award the contract as is deemed to be to the best interest of said Town.

1.16 General Safety, Licenses, & Performance

The Contractor’s personnel working on this project must hold all necessary licenses and permits to perform the work required under this contract as required by the Town of Needham under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts regulations. The Contractor must submit the names and all qualifying materials of the site supervisor that will be assigned to this project. All work will be done in accordance with applicable industry standards, codes, and regulations, and/or manufacturer’s specifications. The Contractor is responsible for providing adequate safety measures during work to ensure protection of life and property. Any Town buildings, grounds and surrounding property damaged by the Contractor will be restored to its original state, at the cost of the Contractor.

The Contractor shall be informed that there is a thirty (30) day cancellation clause in this contract for improper service. Complaints not rectified within a reasonable length of time from day of notice as determined by the Town may cause the Town to notify the Contractor by registered or certified mail that the contract will be cancelled thirty days from the date of the letter. Any defective workmanship shown to be caused by improper or faulty installation shall cause the Contractor to correct, repair and/or replace all material and labor at no cost to the Town. The Contractor will warrant that all workmanship shall be first class and shall be performed by persons qualified and licensed in their respective trades.

Any additional work that is performed beyond this agreement must be approved by the appropriate Town authority. The absence of approval from the appropriate Town authority will be considered a violation of the contract.

1.17 Site Maintenance and Inspection

The selected contractor will be responsible for maintaining the work site in a safe and orderly fashion on a daily basis. The Contractor is responsible for the proper securing of all items associated with the project, including but not limited to: debris, tools, material, scaffolding, ladders, etc. The Contractor is responsible for the repair or replacement of any item, equipment, space, or area which may be damaged by the Contractor during the execution of this project. The Contractor is responsible for the removal and disposal of all debris and materials generated from this project.

1.18 Private Property

Before any work is performed on private property, the Contractor must have in his/her possession a RIGHT OF ENTRY form signed by the property owner. The Town may assist the Contractor in obtaining permission.

1.19 Dig Safe Law

Before proceeding with excavation operations, the Contractor shall notify the State of Massachusetts Underground Plant Damage Prevention System (Dig Safe) at 1-888-344-7233 and shall make such supplemental investigations.

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1.20 Private Utilities Coordination

Coordination with private utilities is the sole responsibility of the Contractor (including natural gas, electricity, telephone, cable, etc.). The Contractor shall be responsible for notifying Dig Safe prior to any start of work. Any assistance the Town may offer in coordinating with private utilities shall not absolve the Contractor’s responsibility to coordinate with private utilities as necessary to accomplish the contract work. The Contractor shall be responsible and liable for all damages to the existing utilities and structures.

1.21 Public Utilities Coordination

Coordination with public utilities is the sole responsibility of the Contractor (including water, sewer, and drain). The Contractor shall be responsible to call the Water, Sewer & Drain Inspectors at least 48 hours prior to the start of work to schedule said inspections at 781-455-7550, Mon.-Fri. 8:30am – 5:00pm. The Water Sewer, & Drains Inspectors must inspect the work. Any assistance the Town may offer in coordinating the public utilities shall not absolve the Contractor’s responsibility to coordinate with public utilities as necessary to accomplish the contract work. The Contractor shall be responsible and liable for all damages to the existing utilities and structures. At the Contractor’s request the Town will supply water from hydrants for work. The use and operation of Town of Needham fire hydrants is restricted to Town employees only. The Town will set up a fire hydrant connection assembly each day to supply water as needed. The Contractor is responsible for proper connection to the hydrant assembly and may operate the click valve only.

1.22 Traffic Controls

The Contractor shall furnish all local Police Officers to direct traffic and to keep the traffic off any part of the roadway in which construction is being carried out on, as, in the opinion of the Engineer are necessary for such purpose. Arrangements for officers shall be made well in advance of the work schedule for each day. If for any reason the Contractor cancels work for that day, and the Needham Police Department is not given advance notice, the Contractor will be responsible for that officer's wages. If the contractor has performed work that has not been accepted by the town and has to be redone to meet the specification, then the contractor is responsible for the expense of the police details due to poor workmanship or warrantee issues. Except in the instance above, the Owner will reimburse the Contractor for all other police details. The contractor must submit payments directly to the Needham Police Department or other police department’s that have supplied officers to the job site and supply copies of invoices to the Department of Public Works showing the invoice has been paid prior to submitting for reimbursement.

The Contractor shall not be reimbursed before this documentation has been provided.

1.23 Material Disposal

The Contractor, at no additional cost to the Town, shall dispose of all material that has been removed from each location.

1.24 Quantities

Unless otherwise stated, the quantities set forth herein are ESTIMATES ONLY. Any quantities indicated on the Bid Price Form or elsewhere in the bid package are estimates only and are given solely as a basis for the comparison of bids. The Vendor shall have no claim for additional compensation, or refuse to do the work called for, or provide the requested items, by reason of the actual quantities involved being greater or lesser by any amount than those called for in the bid.

1.25 Subcontracting

The Contractor shall keep the work under his personal control and shall not assign by power of attorney or otherwise, or sublet the work or any part thereof, without the previous written consent of the Owner.

Should the Contractor require the services of one or more subcontractors, the Contractor shall submit to the Owner, at the time of submittal of bids, the name, and references for the subcontractor(s) for review

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and approval by the Owner. Said subcontractor(s) shall not begin any work or bring any equipment, etc., onto the site until such approval is given. Under no circumstances shall the Contractor subcontract more than forty percent of the work on the project. The Contractor shall be responsible for the operations of any subcontractor(s) and the subcontractor shall be subject to the directions of the Contractor’s project supervisor. If the general contractor plans to use subcontractors for any part of the project, they must submit a list of subcontractors for the Town Engineer to approve with their bid submission.

1.26 Invoices & Reporting

Upon verification that the work has been completed, invoices must be sent to Town of Needham, Administration Division, Department of Public Works, 500 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 or dpwadmin@needhamma.gov. Each bill shall contain a cover sheet listing the broken-out labor and materials cost, and back-up documents including materials costs, and other relevant information. Certified payroll will be required. Invoices shall not be processed for payment until the above information is provided in a format acceptable to the Director of Administration or their designee. Invoices for on-call services must specify the cost of labor, hours worked, and cost of materials for each project. Invoices shall be itemized by units and by location or project.

1.27 Payment

Payment shall be made on the amount of work performed based upon the unit prices placed on the bid forms. Payment shall be made upon submission of an invoice and acceptance of the work by the Director of Public Works, or their designated agent. The payment of these amounts shall be considered full and complete payment for all labor, material, and equipment necessary, including traffic control, to perform the specified work.

The Town will not be responsible for payment of any charges not itemized to the Town’s satisfaction. Pre-payment is NOT allowed. Invoices must include the Town’s purchase order number.

Invoices for services must include the location, date and times of the work, the type of the services performed; the number of hours or units to be charged, and the name of the person who authorized the work.

1.28 CORI/SORI

See Article 30 of Sample Agreement.

1.29 Supplemental Equal Opportunity Anti-Discrimination & Affirmative Action Program

This contract is subject to the Supplemental Equal Opportunity Anti-Discrimination and Affirmative Action Program (EEO/AA) provisions attached to the Project Manual.

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1.30 Submission Requirements

Quality Requirements

All bidders must furnish proof of a minimum of three (3) continuous years in business.

All bidders must provide owner contact information for five (5) contracts of similar nature and scope completed within the last five (5) years.

Submission Requirements

1. The bid is to be submitted and addressed as follows: Director of Administration, Public Service Administration Building, 500 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA 02492.

2. The bid is to be clearly marked IFB 27CSG048C, Installation of Eliot Playground Equipment.

3. Bidder must acknowledge all addenda related to this IFB, if any.

4. Bidder must submit a completed Bid Form A: Bid Form or an exact copy, signed by an individual authorized to negotiate for and contractually bind the Bidder. All prices must be reflective of all costs for delivery. No price adjustments will be allowed. Fuel surcharges or vehicle surcharges or adjustments will not be allowed.

5. Bidder must submit a completed Bid Form B: Bidder Information Response form.

6. Bidder must submit a completed Bid Form C: Authentication Form.

7. Bidder must submit a signed Bid Form D: Certificate of Good Faith.

8. Bidder must submit a completed Bid Form E: Certificate of Compliance with Massachusetts

Tax Laws or Certificate of Good Standing issued by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.

9. Bidder must submit a completed Bid Form F: Certificate of Compliance for Public Construction More than $10,000.00.

10. Bidder must provide the required number of references. For each, provide the following: a contact person and title, customer’s name, address, telephone number, email, and a brief description of the actual services provided (sample format included in bid package as Bid Form G).

11. Bidder must submit a completed Bid Form H: Certificate of Authority (attached) or Corporate Resolution; if applicable.

12. Bids must be received and time stamped no later than the deadline stated in the Procurement

Schedule (Where and When Bids are Due). LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

13. A Bid Deposit is required.

14. Delivery, if required, will be at the expense of the Bidder. Any and all damages that may occur due to packaging or shipping will be at the sole responsibility of the Bidder.

15. Any additional requirements as required in the Scope of Service.

The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids as determined to be in the best interests of the Town and to waive minor informalities.

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PART 2 – SCOPE OF WORK

2.01 General

The contractor will furnish all materials, equipment, and labor to perform all required work to complete the relocation and installation of the Newman School to the lot playground, located at 1155 Central Ave, Needham MA 02492. Attached are the plans and specifications

2.02 Hours of Work

Normal hours of work shall be between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified. No work shall be performed on Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, or any other times other than normal hours of work without express permission from the Director of Public Works or their designee. All work in this contract will be identified by the Director of Public Works and shall be constructed in accordance to Town Specification or as directed by the Director.

2.03 Response Time

The Contractor must designate an employee or contact with the authority to speak on behalf of the Contractor for initiating requests for service. The Town will select a designee or designees to initiate work on behalf of the Town.

A request for service will be generated in writing (including email or mail) for work as scheduled. For emergency work, the first point of contact may be a phone call with a follow-up written request.

The Contractor must respond to emergency calls within two (2) hours after receipt of notification. The Contractor must respond to on-call immediate response calls within forty-eight (48) hours after receipt of notification. The Contractor must respond to scheduled work within forty-eight (48) hours after receipt of notification and schedule work to be completed within two (2) weeks.

Failure to meet these obligations may subject the Contractor to penalties of $500 per business day for noncompliance. Failure to meet these objectives may subject the Contractor to loss of contract and the Contractor may be assessed the difference between their bid price and the next lowest responsible and eligible bidder.

2.04 Supervision

The Contractor shall designate a project supervisor in writing upon a receipt of awarded contract. Any change in supervision shall require prior approval in writing of the Director of Public Works or their designee. Failure of the Contractor to comply with this requirement may result in the Town, after one written warning, and at its sole option, charging a penalty of $200 per day until an approved project supervisor is on site. The project supervisor shall be present at each project during the execution of work.

Once project has begun, the Contractor shall pursue and coordinate all work in a continuous and diligent manner until all work is completed, unless otherwise directed by the Director of Public Works or their designee. The Contractor shall employ a minimum of 2 competent workers on site daily. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in a penalty of $200 per business day of noncompliance as determined by the Director of Public Works.

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2.05 Specifications

The contractor will furnish all materials, equipment, and labor to perform all required work as specified in the attached specifications and plans, included but not limited to;

The contractor shall provide the following Material:

Erosion control, straw wattle and silt fence New chain-link fencing per plans Poured in Place rubber playground surfacing Concrete material, steel rebar reinforcement, associated concrete accessories.

Subbase for material for new Playground area Bituminous asphalt walkways Loam and seed at disturbed areas

The Contractor Shall:

Demo and remove existing items per plans and specs.

Complete all site work per plans and specs.

Furnish and install poured in place rubber surfacing materials Furnish and install structural concrete foundations for shade structures, playground equipment and all other misc., items per plans and specs.

Install playground equipment provided by ME Obrien, pre-purchased by the Town of Needham.

Furnish and install new chain-link fencing per plans and specs.

Install and maintain all required erosion controls for duration of construction.

Work areas should be kept clean daily.

Any dumpster or trash removal will be included in the contractor’s cost proposal.

Contractor to provides a two-year warranty of labor and workmanship.

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PART 3 – CHECKLIST AND REQUIRED FORMS FOR SUBMISSION

Company Name: ___________________________________________________

Bidder has completed and returned the Acknowledgment of Receipt form (via email).

Bidder has completed, signed, and enclosed the Bid Form A: Bid Price Form or an exact copy.

Bidder has provided a list of all vehicles and equipment they own that will be available for use during the contract.

Bidder has completed, signed, and enclosed the Bid Form B: Bidder Information Response form.

Bidder has completed, signed, and enclosed the Bid Form C: Authentication Form.

Bidder has completed, signed, and enclosed the Bid Form D: Certificate of Good Faith.

Bidder has completed, signed, and enclosed the Bid Form E: Certificate of Compliance with Massachusetts Tax Laws or Certificate of Good Standing issued by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.

Bidder must submit a completed Bid Form F: Certificate of Compliance for Public Construction

More than $10,000.00.

Bidder has provided at least five (5) references on the Bid Form G: Professional Reference

Form of which at least three (3) is a governmental unit (municipal/county/regional district/state agency/special district).

If the bid submission is signed by someone other than the Owner/President of the company, a completed Bid Form H: Certificate of Authority of Corporate Resolution for the person who signed the proposal or a valid Corporate Resolution stating the individual has the authority to submit the proposal on behalf of the Company and can bind the Company to the contract if awarded.

The Bid Deposit (Bond) enclosed.

List of Subcontractors, if any

Bidder acknowledged all addenda, if any Addendum Number 1 dated ____________________ Addendum Number 2 dated ____________________ Addendum Number 3 dated ____________________ Addendum Number 4 dated ____________________ Addendum Number 5 dated ____________________

This form must be completed and filed with bid submission

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Bid Form A: Bid Sheet

Bid Item Total

Anticipated Cost

A Total Not to Exceed Contract Price for the Installation of Eliot Playground Equipment

General Bid Requirements

B Warranty on Materials (in months)

C Warranty on Labor (in months)

D Prompt Payment Discount __%__/ Days

Bidder Acknowledges Addenda #: _______________________________

Company Name: _________________________________________ Number of Years in Business: _____

Address: _________________________________________

Authorized Signature: _________________________________________

Printed Name & Title: _________________________________________

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Bid Form B: Bidder Information Response

Legal Name of the Bidder: ____________________________________________________________

Company Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Company Address: _________________________________________________________________

City State Zip: ____________________________________________________________________

Company Web Address: _____________________________________________________________

Company Telephone: ________________________ Company Fax Number: ____________________

State of Incorporation (Date): ________________________________________________________

If the bidder is a partnership, give full names and addresses of all partners; and if an individual, give residential address if different from business address.

Company Contacts – Required

Individual submitting the bid: (This is the individual who should sign the Certificate of Good Faith)

Name: _________________________________ Title: __________________________________

Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________

Telephone: __________________________________ Fax Number: _______________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Individual to be contacted about the bid: (If different from the individual submitting the bid)

Best Times to Contact: _____________________________________________________________

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Individual authorized to contractually bind the company: (This will be the individual whose name and title will appear in the contract documents and will execute the contract if the contract is awarded to the company)

Best Times to Contact: _____________________________________________________________

1. Has the bid been signed by a person legally authorized to commit the Bidder (Company) to the contract, if awarded? Yes No

2. Is the Bidder prepared to provide the insurances as required? Yes No

3. Has the Bidder placed any conditions or restrictions with its bid to the Town which conflict with the Scope of Services? (If yes, the bid may be deemed conditional.) Yes No

4. Has the Bidder identified any and all exceptions to the Town’s specifications and are they included in the submission? Yes No

5. Is the Bidder prepared to execute the Town’s contract, if awarded? Yes No

Signature of the Bidder: ______________________________________________________________

Printed Name and Title of Signatory: ____________________________________________________

Date: ________________

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Bid Form C: Authentication Form Installation of Eliot Playground Equipment

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The undersigned agrees that, if selected as the Contractor for any or all of the above bid items, the Contractor shall be obligated to provide those services in accordance with the terms of these specifications at the bid price upon receipt of a fully executed contract.

Name of Bidder: _________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature: ____________________________________________________________

Printed Name and Title: ___________________________________________________________

Date: _______________________ Phone Number: _____________________________________

Fax Number: _________________________ Email: _____________________________________

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Bid Form D: Certificate of Good Faith Installation of Eliot Playground Equipment

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The undersigned hereby certifies that s/he will comply with all laws and regulations applicable to awards made subject to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30 Section 39M.

The undersigned certifies under penalties of perjury that 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.

Bidder Name: ______________________________________________ Date: ___________________

Signature of Individual Submitting Bid: ___________________________________________________

Individual Full Name and Title: __________________________________________________________

Business Address: ___________________________________________________________________

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Bid Form E: Certificate of Compliance with Massachusetts Tax Laws

[Certificate of Good Standing issued by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue dated no earlier than

90 days before the bid submission deadline may be submitted in place of this certificate.]

Pursuant to M.G.L. c.62C, §49A , the undersigned acting on behalf of the Contractor* certifies under the penalties of perjury that the Contractor is in compliance with all laws of the Commonwealth relating to taxes including payment of all local taxes, fees, assessments, betterments and any other local or municipal charges (unless the Contractor has a pending abatement application or has entered into a payment agreement with the entity to which such charges were owed), reporting of employees and contractors, and withholding and remitting child support.**

(1) Contractor: _______________________________________ Date: ______________________

Print Name: __________________________________________________________________

Social Security Number: ________________________________________________________

Corporation, Association, or Partnership: ___________________________________________

Federal Tax ID Number or Social Security Number: ___________________________________

(2) By: _____________________________________________ Date: ______________________ (Authorized Corporate Signature)

Name and Title: _______________________________________________________________

Note to Contractor***: Please sign at (1) or (2), whichever applies.

In order to comply with all laws of the Commonwealth relating to taxes, the undersigned certifies that Contractor (check applicable item):

1. _____ has filed all tax returns and paid all taxes required by law; or

2. _____ has filed a pending application for abatement of such tax; or

3. _____ has a pending petition before the appellate tax board contesting such tax; or

4. _____ does not derive taxable income from Massachusetts Sources such that it is subject to taxation by the Commonwealth

* As used in this certification, the word “Contractor” shall mean any natural person, business, partnership, corporation, union, committee, club, or other organization, entity, or group of individuals.

** The provision in this Certification relating to child support applies only when the Contractor is an individual.

*** Approval of a contract or other agreement will not be granted until the Town of Needham receives a signed copy of this Certification.

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Bid Form F: Certificate of Compliance for Public Construction More than $10,000.00 Installation of Eliot Playground Equipment

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The undersigned agrees that, if selected as Contractor, s/he will within five days, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excluded, after presentation thereof by the Town, execute a contract in accordance with the terms of this bid. The undersigned hereby certifies that s/he is able to furnish labor that can work in harmony with all other elements of labor employed or to be employed on the work and that’s/he will comply fully with all laws and regulations applicable to awards made subject to M.G.L. Chapter 30 39M. The undersigned agrees that, if selected as the Contractor for any or all of the above bid items, he/she shall be obligated to provide those services in accordance with the terms of these specifications at the bid price upon receipt of a fully executed contract.

The undersigned certifies, under pains and penalties of perjury that:

1. The Contractor is able to furnish labor that can work in harmony with all other elements of labor employed or to be employed in the work;

2. 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 (OSHA) that is at least 10 hours in duration and the time the employee begins works and who shall furnish documentation of successful completion of said course with the first certified payroll report for each employee;

Name of Company: __________________________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________________________________

Printed Name and Title of Signatory: ____________________________________________________

Business Address: ___________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________________________________

Telephone: __________________________________ Fax: __________________________________

Email Address: ______________________________________________________________________

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Bid Form G: Professional References

Customer: ________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Period of Service (MM/YYYY): ____________________ through ______________________________

Is this a Municipal or other Governmental Unit?: Yes No

Project Name: ______________________________________________________________________

Primary Contact: ___________________________________ Title: ____________________________

Telephone: _______________________________________________ Ext: _____________________

Email: _____________________________________________________________________________

Customer: ________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Period of Service (MM/YYYY): ____________________ through ______________________________

Is this a Municipal or other Governmental Unit?: Yes No

Project Name: ______________________________________________________________________

Primary Contact: ___________________________________ Title: ____________________________

Telephone: _______________________________________________ Ext: _____________________

Email: _____________________________________________________________________________

(Make as many copies as necessary. A minimum of 5 references required)

THIS FORM OR SUBSTITUTE WITH THE REQUESTED

INFORMATION MUST BE FILED WITH BID SUBMISSION

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Bid Form H: Certificate of Authority

Complete Only If Applicable

1. I hereby certify that I am the Clerk/Secretary of ___________________________

(insert full name of Corporation)

2. corporation, and that ________________________________________________

(insert the name of officer who signed the contract and bonds.)

3. is the duly elected __________________________________________________ (insert the title of the officer in line 2)

4. of said corporation, and that on __________________________________________

(insert a date that is ON OR BEFORE the date the officer signed the contract and bonds.)

at a duly authorized meeting of the Board of Directors of said corporation, at which all the directors were present or waived notice, it was voted that

5. ___________________________________ the _____________________________

(insert name from line 2) (insert title from line 3) of this corporation be and hereby is authorized to execute contracts and bonds in the name and on behalf of said corporation, and affix its Corporate Seal thereto, and such execution of any contract of obligation in this corporation’s name and on its behalf, with or without the Corporate Seal, shall be valid and binding upon this corporation; and that the above vote has not been amended or rescinded and remains in full force and effect as of the date set forth below.

6. ATTEST: _________________________________ AFFIX CORPORATE

(Signature of Clerk or Secretary)* SEAL HERE

7. Name: _________________________________________

(Please print or type name in line 6)*

8. Date: __________________________________________

(insert a date that is ON OR AFTER the date the officer signed the contract and bonds.)

The name and signature inserted in lines 6 & 7 must be that of the Clerk or Secretary of the corporation.

Project Manual

53 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA 01085

Eliot Elementary School Rec Improvements

Issued for Bidding

Contract No. N5001-014

Town of Needham, Massachusetts

June 2026

N5001-014 03/2026 TOC-1 Table of Contents

Eliot Elementary School Rec Improvements Town of Needham

Needham, MA

Table of Contents

Section Title Number of Pages

Division 2 – Site Construction 02200 Site Preparation 2

02220 Demolition 4 02315 Excavation, Backfill, Compaction and Dewatering 11

02320 Borrow Material 6

02790 Rubber Play Surfacing 7

02880 Playground Equipment 34

Division 3 – Concrete 03100 Concrete Forms and Accessories 5

03300 Cast-in-Place Concrete (Short Form) 15

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Eliot Elementary School Rec Improvements Tighe&Bond

N5001-014 12/11/2025 02200-1 Site Preparation

SECTION 02200

SITE PREPARATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes

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