RFQ - Asa Waters Gutters.pdf

RFQ – Gutter Repair at the Asa Waters Mansion 1

REQUEST FOR WRITTEN QUOTES

GUTTER REPAIR AT THE ASA WATERS MANSION

123 ELM STREET, MILLBURY, MA 01527

MGL C. 149 UNDER $50K

SUMMARY

The Town of Millbury is seeking a qualified vendor to perform restoration of the integral copper trough and lower aluminum gutter systems at the Asa Waters Mansion, located at 123 Elm Street in Millbury, Massachusetts. The scope of work includes the following:

Scape and clean all ±200 LF of integral copper trough to remove loose scale, dirt and debris.

Furnish and install three lead coated, copper expansion joints.

Seal seams and critical areas with GACO Liquid Roof Tape or approved equal.

Refasten gutter system as needed.

Add reinforcing fabric as needed to bridge any failing seams or to strengthen critical areas.

Seal entire gutter system with white GACOROOF silicone base coating or approved equal.

Seal entire gutter system with grey GACOROOF silicone top coating or approved equal.

On the lower 6” aluminum gutter system, remove three outside and one inside box miters and replace in kind.

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS / REFERENCES

Contractor must be qualified to work on historical buildings. Three references must be provided for similar jobs done on historical buildings in New England. References must be listed on the attached reference form (included with specifications).

TIMELINE

Work must be completed by June 30, 2025 and must be scheduled around the event schedule at the Asa Waters Mansion.

WARRANTY

Work must be warrantied for 10 years from the date of completion.

PERMITTING

All required local permits are to be obtained by the contractor.

BONDING

The winning bidder shall submit a payment bond in the amount of 50% of the total contract price for any contract totaling $25,000.00 or more. Bonds shall be issued from a surety company qualified to do business under the laws of the Commonwealth. The Labor and Materials Payment Bond (where required) may be in one or in separate instruments in accordance with local law and shall be delivered to the owner not later than the date of execution of the contract.

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PREVAILING WAGE RATES

Projects included in this Request for Quotes (RFQ) are subject to Massachusetts prevailing wage rates. Prevailing wage rate schedules are included in this RFQ and should be taken into account when submitting the bid.

CONTRACT AWARD

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder. The term "lowest responsible and eligible bidder" shall mean (1) the Bidder whose Bid is the lowest of those Bidders demonstrably possessing the skill, ability, machinery, and integrity necessary for the faithful performance of the work, and who meets the requirements set forth in M.G.L. c.149 sec.44 (2)(B) and not debarred from bidding under M.G.L. c.l49 §44C; (2) the Bidder who shall certify that they are able to furnish labor that can work in harmony with all other elements of labor employed or to be employed on the work; and (3) the Bidder who shall certify 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.

The Town of Millbury reserves the right to waive any informalities in, or to reject any or all Bids, if it be in the public interest to do so. Subcontracting of portions of the work awarded under this contract will be allowed, provided that permission for subcontracting is requested in writing by the Contractor, and that wri en approval is received from the Town of Millbury prior to any subcontractor beginning work on the Proper es.

SPECIFICATIONS

Full work specifications can be obtained by emailing mhollis@millburyma.gov or by visiting the Town of Millbury Sewer Department O ice at 131 Providence Street, Millbury, MA 01527.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE

There will be an optional pre-bid conference held at the Asa Waters Mansion, 123 Elm Street, Millbury, MA 01527 on Thursday, October 17th, 2024 at 10:00am to allow potential bidders to examine the grounds and to acquaint themselves with the work to be performed.

BID DUE DATE

Wri en quotes should be submi ed no later than 2:00 pm EST on Thursday, October 24th, 2024. Quotes should be submi ed by email to mhollis@millburyma.gov.