27-02-SPS Paving at Bentley Elem School

The City of Salem, Massachusetts is requesting sealed bids for paving work at Bentley Elementary School under IFB 27-02-SPS, with bids due July 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The project is subject to Massachusetts prevailing wage requirements and bonding mandates under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Section 29.

The scope includes complete resurfacing of the school parking lot (approximately 4,475 square yards with 98 parking spots), encompassing lot cleaning, milling and paving, tack coat installation, leveling prior to overlay, and line striping. Work must commence upon issuance of notice to proceed after July 1, 2026 and be completed by July 20, 2026. The contract is renewable annually for two additional years at the City's discretion.

Bidders must submit a 5% bid security in the form of cash, certified check, or bidder's bond. The successful bidder must furnish a Labor and Materials Payment Bond and Performance Bond each equal to 100% of the contract price. Comprehensive General Liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate per project is required, along with Workers' Compensation insurance at statutory rates and Employer's Liability coverage of $500,000. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day apply for delays beyond the July 20 completion date.

All labor is subject to prevailing wage rates determined by the Massachusetts Department of Labor and Industries, with certified weekly payroll documents due to the Purchasing Agent within three business days after each work week closes. Each bid must include a Certificate of Good Faith and Tax Attestation Form signed by an authorized officer. Award goes to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder based on grand total bid price. No pre-bid conference or site visit is scheduled. Bid documents are available at no cost from the Purchasing Agent's office (Anthony Delaney, 93 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Salem, MA 01970) and at www.salemma.gov/bids.