REQUEST FOR QUOTES

HUDSON FIRE STATION 1 - GARAGE DOOR REPLACEMENT

SCOPE OF WORK

1. PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Town of Hudson Fire Department is seeking qualified contractors to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, permitting and incidental services necessary to remove and replace two (2) existing apparatus bay garage doors and associated electric door operators at Hudson Fire Station 1, 1 Washington Street Hudson, Massachusetts.

Fire Station 1 is a historic municipal fire station constructed in 1895. Due to the historic nature and architectural character of the building, the replacement garage doors shall be selected and installed in a manner that is compatible with and respectful of the historic appearance of the station.

The completed installation shall provide reliable, safe, and durable operation suitable for a continuously occupied fire station and emergency apparatus facility while maintaining the architectural character of the existing building.

The installation, required inspections, testing and acceptance must be completed prior to December 1, 2026.

2. EXISTING CONDITIONS

The project consists of the removal and replacement of two (2) existing garage doors serving the apparatus bays at Fire Station 1.

The contractor shall field-verify all existing conditions and dimensions prior to ordering materials. Any discrepancies between the dimensions identified in this scope and actual field conditions shall be brought to the attention of the Hudson Fire Department prior to fabrication or installation.

The contractor shall be responsible for protecting the existing building, interior finishes, apparatus, equipment, and other property during work.

3. GARAGE DOOR REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall furnish and install two (2) commercial insulated garage doors, generally meeting the following specifications:

Quantity and Size

• Quantity: Two (2)

• Door size: 16'-10" wide x 10'-0" high, each

• Doors shall be commercial-grade and suitable for frequent operation in a fire apparatus facility.

Style

Doors shall be:

• Commercial insulated garage doors

• Shaker-style panel design

• Top glass section

• Approximately 2-inch-thick insulated construction

• Commercial/heavy-duty construction appropriate for the intended application

• Hunter green in color or equivalent as approved by the Fire Chief

Appearance and Historic Compatibility

Because Fire Station 1 was constructed in 1895, the replacement doors shall be designed and finished to complement the historic character of the building.

The doors shall:

• Utilize a Shaker panel configuration or substantially similar traditional panel design.

• Include a top glass section consistent with the architectural appearance of the station.

• Have a pre-finished Hunter Green exterior color.

• Present a clean, traditional appearance compatible with the existing station façade.

• Maintain consistent appearance between the two apparatus bay doors.

• Avoid modern decorative features, finishes, or configurations that are inconsistent with the historic character of the building.

Prior to fabrication, the contractor shall verify the proposed door configuration, panel design, glass arrangement, and color with the Hudson Fire Department.

4. TRACK AND SPRING SYSTEM

Each garage door shall be furnished with:

• Standard angle-mounted track system.

• Commercial-duty hardware appropriate for the door size and anticipated frequency of operation.

• 50,000-cycle torsion springs, or manufacturer-rated equivalent suitable for the proposed door system.

• Appropriate drums, cables, rollers, brackets, hinges, and associated hardware.

• Perimeter weather seal, including appropriate seals at the sides and top of the door.

• Bottom seal appropriate for the existing floor and threshold conditions.

All components shall be properly sized for the weight and dimensions of the installed doors.

5. ELECTRIC DOOR OPERATORS

Each door shall be equipped with a new commercial heavy-duty electric door operator meeting the following minimum requirements:

• Heavy Duty or approved equal.

• 1/2 HP electric motor/operator.

• Electric brake.

• Photo-eye safety/reversing system.

• Three-button wall control station.

• Remote controls for fire apparatus operation.

• Mechanical release permitting manual operation in the event of electrical failure or operator malfunction.

• Operator should be appropriately sized for the proposed door and frequency of use.

• Operator installation shall comply with the manufacturer's requirements and applicable electrical and safety codes.

Remote controls shall be programmed and tested for reliable operation of the respective apparatus bay doors.

Spare door remotes shall be supplied for each door.

6. SAFETY SYSTEMS

The contractor shall furnish and install all required safety equipment associated with the new door operators.

This shall include:

• Photo-eye safety/reverse devices.

• Three-button wall control stations.

• Appropriate wiring for photo-eye devices.

• Appropriate wiring for wall control stations.

• Safety-reverse testing and adjustment.

• Mechanical release for manual door operation.

The contractor shall test each safety feature following installation and demonstrate proper operation to the Hudson Fire Department.

7. ELECTRICAL WORK

The contractor shall provide all necessary wiring associated with the new garage door operators and safety devices, including:

• Wiring for photo-eye safety devices.

• Wiring for three-button wall controls.

• Connections necessary for proper operation of the new door operators.

• Necessary conduit, fittings, boxes, and associated materials where required.

• Final connections and testing.

All electrical work shall be performed by properly qualified personnel and shall comply with applicable Massachusetts electrical codes and other applicable requirements.

The contractor shall identify any existing electrical deficiencies or conditions that must be addressed before the new operators can be safely installed.

Unless specifically authorized by the Town, the contractor shall not modify existing electrical service beyond what is reasonably necessary to complete the garage door replacement.

8. REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL

The contractor shall:

1. Carefully remove the two (2) existing garage doors.

2. Remove the existing door operators/openers.

3. Remove associated hardware that is no longer required.

4. Protect the building and surrounding property during removal.

5. Properly load, transport, and dispose of all removed doors, operators, hardware, and debris.

6. Haul away all construction debris generated by the project.

7. Leave the work area clean and free of debris upon completion.

All removed materials shall become the responsibility of the contractor unless otherwise directed by the Hudson Fire Department.

9. INSTALLATION

The contractor shall furnish and install the complete garage door systems in accordance with the manufacturer's written installation requirements.

Installation shall include, but not be limited to:

• New garage doors.

• Tracks and associated hardware.

• Torsion spring assemblies.

• Rollers and hinges.

• Perimeter weather seal.

• Bottom seal.

• Electric door operators.

• Electric brakes.

• Photo-eye safety devices.

• Three-button wall controls.

• Remote controls.

• Mechanical release mechanisms.

• Required electrical wiring.

• All necessary fasteners, brackets, supports, and incidental materials.

The contractor shall ensure that both doors are properly aligned, balanced, adjusted, and operational following installation.

10. HISTORIC BUILDING PROTECTION

Special care shall be taken due to the age and historic nature of Fire Station 1.

The contractor shall:

• Protect existing masonry, woodwork, trim, structural components, finishes, and architectural details.

• Avoid unnecessary alteration or damage to the existing building.

• Use installation methods appropriate for an historic structure.

• Match or complement existing architectural features to the greatest extent practicable.

• Repair any damage caused by the contractor's work at no additional cost to the Town.

• Coordinate any required modifications to the existing building with the Hudson Fire

Department prior to performing the work.

No significant alteration to the exterior appearance of the station shall be made without prior approval from the Fire Chief Town/Hudson Fire Department.

11. FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS

Because Fire Station 1 is an active emergency response facility, the contractor shall coordinate all work with the Hudson Fire Department. The contractor shall make every effort to maintain or protect the sidewalk area in front of the bay doors as there is considerable foot traffic in front of Fire Station 1.

The contractor shall:

• Coordinate work schedules with the Fire Department prior to commencement.

• Maintain reasonable access to the station and apparatus bays whenever practicable.

• Coordinate any temporary closure of an apparatus bay with the Fire Department.

• Not obstruct emergency apparatus or emergency response routes.

• Maintain a safe work environment for department personnel.

• Notify the Fire Department in advance of any planned interruption to electrical service or garage door operation.

The contractor shall make reasonable efforts to minimize the amount of time either apparatus bay is unavailable.

12. TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

Upon completion, the contractor shall fully test each garage door and operator.

Testing shall include, at minimum:

• Full opening and closing cycles.

• Proper door balance and travel.

• Proper operation of the electric operator.

• Proper operation of electric brake.

• Operation of three-button wall control.

• Operation of remote controls.

• Operation of photo-eye safety/reverse devices.

• Proper operation of mechanical release.

• Proper operation of perimeter weather seal.

• Proper alignment and operation of tracks, rollers, cables, and springs.

• Verification that the doors fully open to provide the required apparatus clearance.

• Verification that the doors fully close and provide an appropriate weather-resistant seal.

The contractor shall demonstrate the completed systems to a representative of the Hudson Fire Department.

13. CLEANUP

Upon completion of the project, the contractor shall remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, packaging, and construction debris from the site.

The apparatus bays and surrounding work areas shall be left clean and in a condition acceptable to the Hudson Fire Department.

14. WARRANTY

The contractor shall provide all applicable manufacturer warranties for the garage doors, operators, hardware, springs, and related components.

The contractor shall provide the Town with copies of all warranties, manufacturer's documentation, and operating/maintenance information upon completion.

The contractor shall correct defective workmanship or installation-related deficiencies identified during the applicable warranty period.

15. SUBMITTALS

Prior to ordering or fabrication, the successful contractor shall provide the Hudson Fire Department with product information for review, including:

• Garage door manufacturer and model.

• Door dimensions.

• Panel/shaker configuration.

• Top glass configuration.

• Insulation specifications.

• Hunter Green finish/color information.

• Track specifications.

• Torsion spring specifications.

• Door operator specifications.

• Photo-eye safety system.

• Wall control system.

• Remote control system.

• Mechanical release system.

• Product warranty information.

No materials shall be ordered that substantially alter the specified appearance or performance without prior approval.

16. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, disposal, permits, incidental materials, and other services necessary to provide a complete and operational installation.

The contractor shall be responsible for field measurements and shall verify all dimensions and existing conditions prior to fabrication.

The contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local codes, regulations, manufacturer's requirements, and safety requirements.

18. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Contractors submitting proposals shall provide:

1. Total project cost.

2. Itemized cost for doors and hardware.

3. Itemized cost for operators.

4. Electrical costs.

5. Removal and disposal costs.

6. Estimated project duration.

7. Product/manufacturer information.

8. Warranty information.

9. Confirmation that the proposed doors meet the historic appearance requirements outlined in this scope.

10. Any exclusions, assumptions, or proposed deviations from this Scope of Work.

The Town reserves the right to reject any proposal that does not substantially conform to the requirements of this Scope of Work.

Submit quote via email to Fire Chief Jamie Desautels, Hudson Fire Department at jdesautels@townofhudson.org

**QUOTES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 7, 2026 at 12:00 pm** mailto:jdesautels@townofhudson.org