27-22-PRCS Forest River Park Bathroom Renovation

The City of Salem, Massachusetts is requesting bids on comprehensive restroom facility renovations at Forest River Park, 32 Clifton Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts, under IFB 27-22-PRCS, with filed sub-bids for plumbing due October 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and general bids due November 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for October 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the restroom facilities.

All General Bidders must hold a Certificate of Eligibility for General Construction work from the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Section 44D; filed Sub-Bidders for plumbing must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility for Plumbing work. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements with wage rates established by Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, Department of Labor Standards; contractors must file certified weekly payroll records within three business days after the close of each workweek.

The scope encompasses demolition of existing restroom components, concrete slab replacement with epoxy flooring, FRP wall finishes with integral cove bases, ADA-compliant fixtures (wall-hung toilets, accessible lavatories with sensor faucets, urinals, grab bars, utility sinks), new windows, doors, and finishes, and upgrades to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in men's and women's restrooms. The project must comply with 2021 IBC with Massachusetts State 10th Edition amendments, 2018 IECC, Massachusetts State Plumbing Code, Fire Safety Code, and State Electrical Code. Work is classified as Type III construction with occupancy group U.

The contractor must commence work on or around November 30, 2026, with substantial completion by March 15, 2027 and final completion by April 2, 2027. Liquidated damages of $500 per day apply for failure to meet completion dates. Each bid requires a 5% bid security deposit; the successful contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with OSHA requirements and submit Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) acknowledgment forms for all authorized personnel.