23-15-FIR Station 5 Site Improvements

The City of Salem, Massachusetts is seeking bids for the Station #5 Site Improvements Project through an Invitation for Bids (IFB). The project involves site improvements at the Salem Fire Department's Station #5 located at 64 Loring Avenue in Salem. The project is scheduled to commence on or around October 15, 2022 and be substantially completed by November 30, 2022, with final completion by December 9, 2022. Bidders must provide a 5% bid deposit, payment and performance bonds, and meet insurance, reference, and qualifications requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder. The IFB includes prevailing wage requirements under Massachusetts and federal law, and details on applicable Executive Orders and minimum wage requirements for this federally-funded project. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on September 13, 2022, and bids are due by 11:00 AM on September 21, 2022.

The project is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing & Urban Development Act of 1968, which aims to direct employment and economic opportunities generated by HUD financial assistance to low- and very low-income persons and businesses. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with these requirements and provide related documentation prior to final payment. The IFB does not provide details on pricing terms, funding sources, or incumbent contractors, but specifies that the project will be funded with federal assistance, likely from programs such as CDBG and HOME. The City of Salem is responsible for administering the contract and ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.