Engine Room Floor Coating Project Specifications~1.pdf

Project Manual Volume 1 of 1

53 Southampton Road Westfield, MA 01085

Engine Room Floor Coating Project

South Hadley Fire District No. 1

May 2026

PETER M.

VALINSKI

CHEMICAL

38143No.

05/27/2026

AARON

SABBS

CIVIL

55364No.

05/26/2026

S-0389-033 TOC-1 Table of Contents

Engine Room Floor Coating Project

South Hadley Fire District No. 1

144 Newton Street, South Hadley, MA

Table of Contents

Section Title

Division 0 – Bidding and Contract Requirements

00 11 13 Advertisement for Bids

00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders

00 41 13 Form for General Bid

00 43 13 Bid Bond

00 52 00 Agreement

00 61 13.13 Performance Bond

00 61 13.16 Payment Bond

00 72 00 General Conditions

00 73 00 Supplementary Conditions

Attachments to Supplementary Conditions

A. Massachusetts State Wage Rates

Division 1 – General Requirements

01 11 00 Summary of Work

01 14 00 Work Restrictions

01 25 00 Product Substitution During Construction

01 29 73

01 29 76

Schedule of Values

Application and Certificate for Payment

01 31 00 Coordination

01 32 13 Scheduling of Construction

01 32 33 Construction Photographs

01 33 00 Submittal Procedures

01 35 29 Health and Safety Plan

01 45 00 Quality Control

01 60 00 Product Requirements

01 77 00 Closeout Procedures

Division 2 – Site Construction

02 41 19 Selective Demolition

02 82 13 Asbestos Abatement

Division 9 – Finishes

09 67 50 Epoxy Resin Flooring

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S-0389-033 _5/22/26 00 11 13 -1 Advertisement for Bids

SECTION 00 11 13

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids for the construction of the “Engine Room Floor Coating Project” will be received by the

Prudential Committee at the at the Fire Headquarters, 144 Newton Street, South Hadley, MA 01075 until 1:00 p.m. local time on June 12, 2026 at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. Sealed Bids must have outer envelope marked as “Engine Room Floor Coating

Project”.

The work consists of the removal and disposal of existing epoxy and vinyl asbestos tile flooring and providing a seamless, textured, epoxy-based floor surfacing system. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis, as indicated in the Bid Form.

The Work will be substantially completed within 60 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 90 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 as amended.

In accordance with Section 44D of Chapter 149 of the General Laws of Massachusetts as amended, the prospective General 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 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 the category of work defined as “Floor Covering”. 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 electronically from the Tighe & Bond website at:

http://www.tighebond.com/Projects_Out_to_Bid.php. Prospective bidders must complete a one-time registration process on the web site in order to receive log-in credentials. Bidders must log in to the web site to download bidding documents for the project. Bidders will be added to the “planholders” or prospective bidders list upon downloading the bidding documents for the project.

Bidding Documents may be examined and/or obtained at the office of Tighe & Bond Designer

Services, Inc., 53 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA, 01085 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and

5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, legal holidays excluded. The deposit for the documents is $200.00 made payable to Tighe & Bond. Those who return documents in good condition within 10 days after opening Bids will receive a full refund. Bidder who is awarded the Contract will also receive a full refund. Contractors will be furnished with a maximum of two sets of Bidding Documents of Bidding

Documents at the refundable charges.

A bid deposit of 5% shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

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.

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The applicable local minority workforce utilization percentage is a minimum goal of 15.3%. The applicable local women workforce utilization percentage is a minimum goal of 6.9%.

A non-mandatory pre-Bid conference will be held at the site on 144 Newton Street, South Hadley, MA 01075 at 10 a.m. on June 3, 2026.

Consulting Engineer:

Tighe & Bond Designer Services, Inc.

53 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA, 01085

413-562-1600

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S-0389-033 _5/21/26 00 21 13-1 Instructions to Bidders

SECTION 00 21 13

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

TABLE OF ARTICLES

1. Defined Terms

2. Copies of Bidding Documents

3. Qualifications of Bidders

4. Site and Other Areas; Existing Site Conditions; Examination of Site; Owner’s Safety

Program; Other Work at the Site

5. Bidder’s Representations

6. Pre-Bid Conference

7. Interpretations and Addenda

8. Bid Deposit

9. Contract Times

10. Liquidated Damages

11. Substitute and “Or Equal” Items

12. Preparation of Bid

13. Basis of Bid

14. Submittal of Bid

15. Modification or Withdrawal of Bid

16. Opening of Bids

17. Disqualification of Bidders

18. Bids to Remain Subject to Acceptance

19. Evaluation of Bids and Award of Contract

20. Contract Securities

21. Contract Insurance

22. Signing of Agreement

23. Sales Taxes

24. Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Rates

25. Competitive Bidding

ARTICLE 1 DEFINED TERMS

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1.1 Terms used in these instructions to bidders will have the meanings indicated in the general conditions and supplementary conditions.

ARTICLE 2 COPIES OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS

2.1 Refer to Advertisement for Bids for information on examination and procurement of documents.

2.2 Complete sets of Bidding Documents shall be used in preparing Bids; neither Owner nor

Engineer assumes any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.

2.3 Owner and Engineer in making copies of Bidding Documents available on the above terms do so only for the purpose of obtaining Bids for the Work and do not confer a license or grant for any other use.

ARTICLE 3 QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS

3.1 Bidders shall be experienced in the kind of Work to be performed, shall have the necessary equipment, and shall possess sufficient capital to properly execute the Work within the time allowed. Bids received from Bidders who have previously failed to complete Work within the time required, or who have previously performed similar Work in an unsatisfactory manner, may be rejected. A Bid may be rejected if Bidder cannot show that he has the necessary ability, plant and equipment to commence the Work at the time prescribed and thereafter to prosecute and complete the Work at the rate or within the time specified. A Bid may be rejected if Bidder is already obligated for the performance of other Work which would delay the commencement, prosecution or completion of the Work.

3.2 Bidders shall have a minimum of 10 years of experience and shall have successfully completed floor restoration projects of similar scope within the past 5 years. Submit with the Bid a summary of experience and representative projects to show compliance with these qualifications.

3.3 Bidders may be investigated by Owner to determine if they are qualified to perform the Work.

All Bidders shall be prepared to submit within five days of Owner’s or Engineer’s request, written evidence of such information and data necessary to make this determination. The investigation of a Bidder will seek to determine whether the organization is adequate in size, is authorized to do business in the jurisdiction where the project is located, has had previous experience and whether available equipment and financial resources are adequate to assure

Owner that the Work will be completed in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. Owner reserves the right to reject any Bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of such Bidder fails to satisfy Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the

Contract and to complete the Work contemplated therein.

A. Bidders may be required to provide a letter stating that the Bidder is in good financial standing. The letter must:

1. Be provided by a financial institution or certified public accountant having a relationship with the bidder;

2. Be on the bank or accountant’s letterhead;

3. Include name and contact information for the bank or accountant including address, email and telephone number;

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4. Identify the account holder(s), whose names must match the name of the bidder, the type and length of business relationship, and the historical status of the accounts

(i.e. Good standing, timely payments, no overdrafts, etc.); and

5. Not include account numbers, account amounts, or lines of credit.

3.4 In accordance with Section 44D of Chapter 149 of the General Laws of Massachusetts as amended, the Prospective General Bidders must submit, to Owner with their Bid, a certificate of eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance (DCAMM), showing that the Bidder has been approved to Bid on projects of the size and nature as advertised herein. Prospective General 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 Prospective General Bidder shall be for the category of Work defined as “Floor Covering.”

ARTICLE 4 SITE AND OTHER AREAS; EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS; EXAMINATION

OF SITE; OWNER’S SAFETY PROGRAM; OTHER WORK AT THE SITE

4.1 The Site is identified in the Bidding Documents. By definition, the Site includes rights-of-way, easements, and other lands furnished by Owner for the use of the Contractor. Any additional lands required for temporary construction facilities, construction equipment, or storage of materials and equipment are to be obtained and paid for by Contractor.

4.2 Existing Site Conditions

A. Subsurface and physical conditions; hazardous environmental conditions

1. The supplementary conditions identify:

a. those reports known to Owner of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or adjacent to the Site.

b. those drawings known to Owner of physical conditions in or relating to existing surface and subsurface structures at the Site (except Underground

Facilities).

c. Reports and drawings known to Owner relating to Hazardous Environmental

Conditions that have been identified at or adjacent to the Site.

d. Technical Data contained in such reports and drawings.

2. Copies of reports and drawings referenced above will be made available for review at engineer’s office. These reports and drawings are not part of the contract documents, but the technical data contained therein upon whose accuracy bidder is entitled to rely, as provided in the general conditions, has been identified and established in the supplementary conditions. Bidder is responsible for any interpretation or conclusion bidder draws from any technical data or any other data, interpretations, opinions or information contained in such reports or shown or indicated in such drawings.

3. If the supplementary conditions do not identify technical data, the default definition of technical data set forth in article 1 of the general conditions will apply.

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B. Underground Facilities: Information and data shown or indicated in the Bidding

Documents with respect to existing Underground Facilities at or contiguous to the Site are set forth in the Contract Documents and are based upon information and data furnished to Owner and Engineer by Owners of such Underground Facilities, including

Owner, or others.

C. Adequacy of Data: Provisions concerning responsibilities for the adequacy of data furnished to prospective Bidders with respect to subsurface conditions, other physical conditions and Underground Facilities, and possible changes in the Bidding Documents due to differing or unanticipated conditions appear in paragraphs 5.03, 5.04, and 5.05 of the General Conditions. Provisions concerning responsibilities for the adequacy of data furnished to prospective Bidders with respect to a Hazardous Environmental Condition at the site, if any, and possible changes in the Contract Documents due to any Hazardous

Environmental Condition uncovered or revealed at the Site which was not shown or indicated in the Drawings or Specifications or identified in the Contract Documents to be within the scope of the Work appear in paragraph 5.06 of the General Conditions.

4.3 Site Visit and Testing by Bidders

A. Bidder is not required to conduct any testing, or exhaustive investigations of Site conditions.

B. On request, and to the extent Owner has control over the Site, and schedule permitting, the Owner will provide Bidder access to the Site to conduct such additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, and studies as Bidder deems necessary for preparing and submitting a successful Bid. Owner will not have any obligation to grant such access if doing so is not practical because of existing operations, security or safety concerns, or restraints on Owner’s authority regarding the Site.

C. Bidder shall comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations regarding excavation and location of utilities, obtain all permits, and comply with all terms and conditions established by Owner or by property Owners or other entities controlling the Site with respect to schedule, access, existing operations, security, liability insurance, and applicable safety programs.

D. Bidder shall fill all holes and clean up and restore the Site to its former condition upon completion of such explorations, investigations, tests, and studies.

4.4 Owner’s Safety Program

A. Site visits and Work at the Site may be governed by an Owner safety program. As the

General Conditions indicate, if an Owner safety program exists, it will be noted in the

Supplementary Conditions.

ARTICLE 5 BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS

5.1 It is the responsibility of each Bidder before submitting a Bid to:

A. examine and carefully study the Bidding Documents, including any Addenda, data, and referenced items identified in the Bidding Documents;

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B. visit the Site, conduct a thorough, alert visual examination of the Site and adjacent areas, and become familiar with and satisfy itself as to the general, local, and Site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work;

C. become familiar with and satisfy itself as to all Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, or performance of the Work;

D. carefully study all reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or adjacent to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions in or relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at or adjacent to the Site which have been identified in the

Supplementary Conditions, especially with respect to Technical Data in such reports and drawings, and carefully study all reports and drawings relating to a Hazardous

Environmental Condition, if any, at or adjacent to the Site which have been identified in the Supplementary Conditions, especially with respect to Technical Data in such reports and drawings;

E. consider 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 the 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. agree, based on the information and observations referred to in the preceding paragraph, that at the time of submitting its Bid no further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, or data are necessary for the determination of its Bid for performance of the Work at the price Bid and within the times and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents;

G. become aware of the general nature of the Work to be performed and others at the site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents;

H. promptly give Engineer written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that Bidder discovers in the Bidding Documents and confirm that the written resolution thereof by Engineer is acceptable to Bidder;

I. determine that the Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for the performance and finishing of the Work;

and

J. agree that the submission of a Bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation by

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

ARTICLE 6 PRE-BID CONFERENCE

6.1 A pre-Bid conference will be held at the time and location stated in the Invitation or

Advertisement to Bid. Representatives of Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the

Project. Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference. Engineer will transmit to all Prospective Bidders of record such Addenda as Engineer considers necessary in

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ARTICLE 7 INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA

7.1 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents shall be submitted in writing to the Engineer via the Tighe & Bond website for Bidding Document distribution at:

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7.2 Prospective Bidders must be registered users of the website to submit questions regarding the project. In order to receive consideration, questions must be received by Engineer at least five days prior to the date fixed for the opening of Bids. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Engineer in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda to all parties recorded by Engineer as having received the Bidding Documents not later than three days prior to the date fixed for the opening of Bids. Only questions answered by Addenda will be binding.

Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.

7.3 Addenda may be issued to clarify, correct, supplement or change the Bidding Documents. Such

Addenda, if any, will be issued in the manner and within the time period stated in paragraph

7.2.

7.4 The Bidder must acknowledge receipt of each Addendum, if any, in the space provided on the

Bid form.

ARTICLE 8 BID DEPOSIT

8.1 In the Bidding Documents, the terms “Bid security” and “Bid deposit” shall have the same meaning.

8.2 A Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of 5% of

Bidder’s maximum Bid price (including any additive alternates) and in the form of a certified check, cash, or a Bid bond (on the form included in the Bidding Documents) issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Paragraphs 6.01 and 6.02 of the General Conditions.

8.3 All Bid deposits of General Bidders, except those under consideration by Owner, will be returned within 5 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, after the opening of

General Bids. Other Bid deposits will be returned upon the execution and delivery of the

Agreement. The Bid deposit of the Successful Bidder will be retained until such Bidder has furnished the required Contract security and executed the Agreement, whereupon the Bid deposit shall be returned. If the Successful Bidder fails to furnish the required Contract security within 15 days after the Notice of Award and execute the Agreement within 5 days after receipt from Owner, Owner may annul the Notice of Award and the Bid deposit of that Bidder will be forfeited to Owner as liquidated damages for such failure.

ARTICLE 9 CONTRACT TIMES

9.1 The number of days within which, or the dates by which, the Work is to be:

A. substantially completed, and/or

B. completed and ready for final payment are set forth in the Agreement.

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ARTICLE 10 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

10.1 Provisions for liquidated damages, if any, for failure to timely attain a Milestone, Substantial

Completion, or completion of the Work in readiness for final payment, are set forth in the

Agreement.

ARTICLE 11 SUBSTITUTE AND “OR EQUAL” ITEMS

11.1 The Contract for the Work, as awarded, will be on the basis of materials and equipment specified or described in the Bidding Documents without consideration during the Bidding and

Contract award process of possible substitute or “or equal” items. In cases in which the Contract allows the Contractor to request that Engineer authorize the use of a substitute or “or equal” item of material or equipment, application for such acceptance may not be made to and will not be considered by Engineer until after the effective date of the Contract.

ARTICLE 12 PREPARATION OF BID

12.1 A Bid must be made on the Bid form included with the Project Manual. The Bid form shall not be altered in any way.

12.2 The Bid form must be completed in ink. Blank spaces in the Bid form must be filled in correctly where indicated, and the Bidder must state, both in words and numerals, the prices for which he proposes to complete each and every item of Work. Ditto marks shall not be used.

12.3 A Bidder shall execute his Bid as stated below.

A. A Bid by an individual shall show the Bidder’s name and official address.

B. A Bid by a partnership must be executed in the partnership name and signed by a partner

(whose title must appear under the signature) accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The official address of the partnership shall be shown.

C. A Bid by a corporation must be executed in the corporate name by a corporate officer

(whose title must appear under the signature) and must be accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The corporate seal shall be affixed and attested by the corporate secretary. The state of incorporation and the official corporate address shall be shown.

D. A Bid by a limited liability company shall be executed in the name of the firm by a member or other authorized person and accompanied by evidence of authority to sign.

The state of formation of the firm and the official address of the firm shall be shown.

E. A Bid by a joint venture shall be executed by an authorized representative of each joint venturer in the manner indicated on the Bid form. The official address of the joint venture shall be shown.

F. All names must be printed in ink below the signature.

12.4 The Bid shall contain an acknowledgment of the receipt of all addenda in the space provided on the Bid form.

12.5 Postal and email addresses and telephone number to which communications regarding the Bid are to be directed shall be shown.

12.6 The Bid shall contain evidence of Bidder’s authority and qualification to do business in the state where the project is located, or Bidder shall covenant in writing to obtain such authority and

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Contractor license number, if any, shall also be shown on the Bid form.

12.7 In order to be considered for selection, the Bidder must submit a complete Bid package in accordance with these Bidding documents. Partial Bids will not be accepted. Refer to the Bid form for a list of documents that shall be submitted in addition to the Bid form.

12.8 Any deviations in completion of the Bid form and accompanying documents from the instructions provided in this article may be cause for rejection of the Bid.

ARTICLE 13 BASIS OF BID

13.1 Lump Sum

A. Bidders shall submit a Bid on a lump sum basis as set forth in the Bid form.

B. The award will be based on the lowest responsible and eligible Bid.

ARTICLE 14 SUBMITTAL OF BID

14.1 A Bid shall be received no later than the date and time prescribed and at the place indicated in the Advertisement for Bids and shall be enclosed in an opaque sealed envelope plainly marked with the Project title, the name and address of Bidder, and shall be accompanied by the Bid deposit and other required documents. If a Bid is sent by mail or other delivery system, the sealed envelope containing the Bid shall be enclosed in a separate envelope plainly marked on the outside with the notation “BID ENCLOSED”. When using the mail or other delivery system, the Bidder is totally responsible for the mail or other delivery system delivering the Bid at the place and prior to the time indicated in the Advertisement for Bids. A mailed Bid shall be addressed to Owner at the address in the Advertisement for Bids.

14.2 Bids received after the date and time prescribed for the opening of Bids, or not submitted at the correct location or in the designated manner, will not be accepted and will be returned to the

Bidder unopened.

ARTICLE 15 MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF BID

15.1 Withdrawal Prior to Bid Opening

A. A Bid may be withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed in the same manner that a Bid must be executed and delivered to the place where Bids are to be submitted prior to the date and time for the opening of Bids. Upon receipt of such notice, the unopened Bid will be returned to the Bidder.

15.2 Modification Prior to Bid Opening

A. If a Bidder wishes to modify its Bid prior to the Bid opening, Bidder must withdraw its initial Bid in the manner specified in paragraph 16.1.A and submit a new Bid prior to the date and time for the opening of Bids.

15.3 Withdrawal After Bid Opening

A. If within 24 hours after Bids are opened any Bidder files a duly signed written notice with

Owner and demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of Owner within said time that there was a material and substantial mistake in the preparation of its Bid, that Bidder may withdraw its Bid, and the Bid security will be returned.

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ARTICLE 16 OPENING OF BIDS

16.1 Bids will be opened as indicated in the Advertisement for Bids and publicly read aloud.

16.2 In order to be considered for selection, Bids must arrive at the designated location on or before the date and time specified in the Advertisement for Bids. Bidders mailing their Bids should allow for normal mail delivery time to ensure timely receipt of their Bids by Owner.

16.3 Bids received by mail or otherwise after the time specified for the opening of Bids will not be accepted and will be returned to the Bidder unopened.

16.4 No responsibility will attach to Owner, its employees or the Engineer for premature opening of a Bid not properly addressed and identified in accordance with the Bidding Documents.

ARTICLE 17 DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS

17.1 More than one Bid for the same Work from an individual, or a firm, partnership, corporation or an association under the same or different names will not be considered. Reasonable grounds for believing that any Bidder is interested in more than one Bid for the Work may be cause for disqualification of that Bidder and the rejection of all Bids in which that Bidder is interested.

ARTICLE 18 BIDS TO REMAIN SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE

18.1 All Bids will remain subject to acceptance for the period of time stated in the Bid form, but

Owner may, in its sole discretion, release any Bid and return the Bid deposit prior to the end of this period.

ARTICLE 19 EVALUATION OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT

19.1 Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any and all informalities, and the right to disregard all nonconforming, nonresponsive or conditional Bids.

19.2 Owner reserves the right to reject any Bid not accompanied by specified documentation and Bid deposit.

19.3 Owner reserves the right to reject any Bid if it shows any omissions, alterations of form, additions not called for, conditions or qualifications, or irregularities of any kind.

19.4 Owner reserves the right to reject any Bid that, in his sole discretion, is considered to be unbalanced or unreasonable as to the amount Bid for any lump sum or unit price item.

19.5 In evaluating Bids, Owner will consider whether or not the Bids comply with the prescribed requirements, and such alternates, unit prices and other data, as may be requested in the Bid form or prior to the Notice of Award.

19.6 In evaluating whether a Bidder is responsible, Owner will consider the qualifications the Bidder and may consider the qualifications and experience of Subcontractors and Suppliers proposed for those portions of the Work for which the identity of Subcontractors and Suppliers must be submitted as provided in the Bidding Documents.

19.7 Owner may conduct such investigations as Owner deems necessary to establish the responsibility, qualifications, and financial ability of Bidders and any proposed Subcontractors or Suppliers.

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19.8 If the Owner awards the Contract for the Work, such award shall be to the responsible Bidder

(who has neither been disqualified nor rejected pursuant to Article 18 or this Article 20) submitting the lowest responsive Bid.

19.9 Contents of the Bid of the Successful Bidder will become part of any Contract awarded.

ARTICLE 20 CONTRACT SECURITIES

20.1 Performance and Payment Bonds shall be furnished by the Successful Bidder. The amounts of and other requirements for Performance and Payment Bonds are stated in article 6 of the General

Conditions. Performance and Payment Bonds submitted shall be posted by a recognized surety company having a place of business in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. All Performance and Payment Bonds signed by an agent must be accompanied by a certified copy of the authority to act. Performance Bonds and Payment Bonds shall be submitted on the forms included in

Sections 00 61 13.13 and 00 61 13.16, respectively, of the Contract Documents. Additional requirements may be stated in the General or Supplementary Conditions.

20.2 Within 15 days from the date of the Notice of Award, the Successful Bidder shall deliver to

Owner and Engineer, for review and approval, the Performance Bond and the Payment Bond he proposes to furnish at the time of the execution of the Agreement.

20.3 The required contract securities will become part of the Contract Documents.

20.4 A Performance and Payment Bond furnished by a Subcontractor, at the request of a General

Contractor set forth in the form for General Bid, shall be for the benefit of the General

Contractor; shall secure the performance of the sub-contract by the Subcontractor; and shall indemnify and hold harmless the General Contractor and the surety or sureties under the

Payment Bond furnished by such General Contractor to Owner against (1) any and all loss and expense arising out of any and all claims in connection with the performance of said Subcontract which would be required to be paid under the Payment Bond furnished by the General

Contractor to Owner and (2) attorney's fees in the event that the Subcontractor, after notice, fails to assume the defense of and defend such claims.

ARTICLE 21 CONTRACT INSURANCE

21.1 The requirements for insurance to be provided by the Successful Bidder are stated in Article 6 of the General Conditions and in the Supplementary Conditions.

21.2 Within 15 days from the date of the Notice of Award, the Successful Bidder shall deliver evidence of required insurance to Owner and Engineer.

21.3 The required insurance certificates will become part of the Contract Documents.

ARTICLE 22 SIGNING OF AGREEMENT

22.1 The Owner will transmit the required number of unsigned agreements to the successful Bidder with the Notice of Award. Within 15 days of the date of the Notice of Award, the successful

Bidder shall sign the agreements and return them to the Owner. The Owner will return one executed Contract to the successful Bidder.

ARTICLE 23 SALES TAXES

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23.1 Owner is exempt from Massachusetts State sales and use taxes on materials and equipment to be incorporated in the Work. Said taxes shall not be included in the Bid. The exemption certificate will be provided to the Successful Bidder.

ARTICLE 24 MASSACHUSETTS PREVAILING WAGE RATES

24.1 Minimum Wage Rates as determined by the Commissioner of Department of Workforce

Development under the provision of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Sections

26 to 27D, as amended, apply to this project. The Wage Rate Determination is included in Part

II of the Supplementary Conditions.

24.2 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 project Work under this Contract. Federal Minimum Wage Rates as determined by the

United States Department of Labor and under the Davis-Bacon Act also apply to this project.

24.3 It is the responsibility of the Bidder before Bid opening to request any additional information on Minimum Wage Rates for those tradespeople who may be employed for the proposed Work under this Contract.

ARTICLE 25 COMPETITIVE BIDDING

25.1 The Bidding and the award of the Contract and Subcontracts shall be in full compliance with

Chapter 149, Sections 44A to 44J inclusive of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of

Massachusetts as amended.

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SECTION 00 41 13

FORM FOR GENERAL BID

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION:

South Hadley Fire District No. 1

Engine Room Floor Coating Project

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:

Prudential Committee

Fire District No.1 – Fire Headquarters

144 Newton Steet, South Hadley, MA 01075

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.

2.3 A Labor and Material or Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the total contact price must be provided by the Contractor.

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2.4 A Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the total contact price must be provided by the Contractor.

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

S-0389-033 _5/26/26 00 41 13 -3 Form for General Bid the Bid and all prices in the Bid are premised upon performing and furnishing the Work required by the Bidding Documents.

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 certifies that, under penalty of perjury, Bidder is not presently debarred from doing public construction work in the Commonwealth under the provisions of MGL Chapter 29, Section 29F or any other applicable debarment provisions of any other chapter of the General Laws or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder; and is not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency.

4.3 Bidder certifies that, under penalty of perjury, Bidder is not presently debarred from doing public construction work in the State of Connecticut under the provisions of Section 31-53a of the Connecticut General Statutes or any other applicable debarment provisions of any other chapter of the General Statutes or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder; and is not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency.

4.4 Pursuant to MGL.c.62C, s49A, Bidder hereby certifies under the penalties of perjury, to the best of Bidder’s knowledge and belief, that Bidder has complied with all laws of the Commonwealth related to taxes, reporting of employees and contractors, and withholding and remitting of child support.

4.5 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.

4.6 The undersigned Bidder hereby certifies he/she will comply with the specific affirmative action steps contained in the EEO/AA provisions of this Contract, including compliance with the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise provisions as required under these contract provisions. The Contractor receiving the award of the Contract shall incorporate the EEO/AA provisions of this Contract into all subcontracts and purchase orders so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor.

4.7 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.

4.8 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”

S-0389-033 _5/26/26 00 41 13 -4 Form for General Bid 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.

4.9 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.

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

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

4.12 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

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

5.1 Bidder proposes to furnish all labor and materials required for construction of the Engine Room Floor Coating Project, 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.

5.2 This Bid includes Addenda numbered __________________________.

5.3 The proposed Contract Price (including unit price items 1A and 1B) is:

dollars (words)

(figures)

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Item Number

Item Name and Unit Bid Prices Written in Words and Figures

Estimated Quantity Total Amount of Item (in figures)

1A Concrete Spall Repair, per square foot, the price of:

x 10 sf =

1B Concrete Crack Repair, per linear foot, the price of:

x 25 lf =

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.

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 adversarial proceedings in which the bidder is or was a party within the past 5 years that relate to the procurement or performance of any public or private construction contract together with a brief statement as to outcome if concluded or status if pending.

F. 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.

G. Evidence of Bidder's qualifications in accordance with Article 3 of Section 00 21 13

H. DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility

I. 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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PENAL SUM FORM

EJCDC® C-430, Bid Bond (Penal Sum Form). Published 2013.

Prepared by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee.

BID BOND

Any singular reference to Bidder, Surety, Owner or other party shall be considered plural where applicable.

BIDDER (Name and Address):

SURETY (Name, and Address of Principal Place of Business):

OWNER (Name and Address):

BID

Bid Due Date:

Description (Project Name— Include Location):

BOND

Bond Number:

Date:

Penal sum $

(Words) (Figures) Surety and Bidder, intending to be legally bound hereby, subject to the terms set forth below, do each cause this Bid Bond to be duly executed by an authorized officer, agent, or representative.

BIDDER SURETY

(Seal) (Seal)

Bidder’s Name and Corporate Seal Surety’s Name and Corporate Seal

By: By:

Signature Signature (Attach Power of Attorney)

Print Name Print Name

Title Title

Attest: Attest:

Signature Signature

Note: Addresses are to be used for giving any required notice.

Provide execution by any additional parties, such as joint venturers, if necessary.

PENAL SUM FORM

EJCDC® C-430, Bid Bond (Penal Sum Form). Published 2013.

Prepared by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee.

1. Bidder and Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns to pay to Owner upon default of Bidder the penal sum set forth on the face of this Bond. Payment of the penal sum is the extent of Bidder’s and Surety’s liability. Recovery of such penal sum under the terms of this Bond shall be Owner’s sole and exclusive remedy upon default of Bidder.

2. Default of Bidder shall occur upon the failure of Bidder to deliver within the time required by the Bidding Documents (or any extension thereof agreed to in writing by Owner) the executed Agreement required by the Bidding Documents and any performance and…