2026-014R - flagpole replacement - FAC122 - hadley bldg 167 lyman ST. Westborough, MA 01581

This is a sealed bid procurement issued by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) for flagpole replacement services at the Hadley Building located at 167 Lyman Street in Westborough, Massachusetts under OSD Statewide Contract FAC122 for Landscaping Products, Parks and Recreation Equipment, and related Products, Supplies and Services. The scope of work requires vendors to provide two 30-foot commercial fiberglass flagpole shafts in white color with internal winch fittings and 3x8 ground sleeves, along with complete labor for removal of two existing flagpoles and footings, installation of new footings and sleeves, and raising of the two new flagpoles. All employees assigned to the project must have successfully completed an OSHA-approved construction safety and health course of at least 10 hours in duration, with certifications or proof required at bid submission. Bids must be submitted through the COMMBUYS website by May 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM and bidder questions due by May 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The contract requires separate line items for the cost of the two flagpoles, labor for removal and installation of footings and poles, and materials for new footing and sleeve installation. The project is scheduled to commence on May 26, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2026, and prevailing wage rates apply based on classifications such as Laborers (Zone 2) ranging from approximately $70 to $79 per hour depending on the effective date and classification.

The bid package does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to disadvantaged enterprises or specific organization types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documentation. The estimated project cost is $12,000.00, establishing the budget range for this procurement. Invoicing is to be submitted via email to Patrick Barrett, Acting Director of the Office of Engineering and Facilities Management, upon project completion. The awarding authority reserves the right to waive informalities or reject any bids deemed to be in the public interest or containing unduly high or low unit prices, providing discretion in the award decision.