2026-032 GMS MSBA Accelerated Repair Program Roof Replacement Project

The City of Gardner Public School District, in partnership with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), is soliciting sealed general bids for the Gardner Middle School MSBA Accelerated Repair Program Roof Replacement Project located at 297 Catherine Street in Gardner, Massachusetts. This procurement involves the complete removal and replacement of roofing systems across approximately 50,400 square feet of roof area spanning three connected buildings constructed in 1997, along with selective demolition, brick masonry repair, new HVAC equipment installation, and electrical system upgrades. The scope of work includes removal of existing EPDM and metal roofing systems, installation of new roof assemblies with rigid insulation meeting a minimum R-30 value and 6-inch thickness, installation of new membrane and metal roofing, replacement of roof drains and vent penetrations, removal and reinstallation of existing mechanical equipment on new curbs with 12-inch clearance above the roof surface, and provisions for future photovoltaic system installation with designated roof areas accommodating a maximum 3 PSF solar weight capacity. Bidders must hold a certificate of eligibility from the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) for general bidding construction projects of the advertised size and nature, and all workers must successfully pass CORI background checks to work on-site during school operations. A voluntary pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site, with sealed sub-bids for Masonry, Roofing and Flashing, Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical trades due by 3:00 p.m. on April 2, 2026, and sealed general bids due by 3:00 p.m. on April 9, 2026. Substantial completion is required by August 24, 2026, with final completion by September 15, 2026, and work must be conducted during specified hours while the school remains operational, with restrictions on cafeteria and gymnasium roof work during summer programming from July 6 through August 14, 2026.

The project is subject to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149 prevailing wage requirements and both federal Davis-Bacon and state minimum wage rates. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price are required, along with a bid deposit of five percent of the total bid amount. The contract includes project-specific Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goals, with a Veterans Business Enterprise/Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise goal of 3.0 percent. Contractors must comply with extensive requirements for shop drawing submissions, quality control testing, and commissioning activities supervised by a third-party commissioning authority, as well as detailed warranty provisions. The project is designed to achieve compliance with the Massachusetts Building Code 10th Edition and the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code. Funding is provided through the MSBA's Accelerated Repair Program combined with City of Gardner funds; however, the specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available bid documents.