389 Main Street roof Replacement

The Town of West Springfield, through its Central Maintenance Department, is requesting sealed bids for roof replacement at 389 Main Street, West Springfield, Massachusetts, with bids due October 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and a pre-bid walkthrough scheduled for October 8, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

The scope includes removal of the existing roof system to the deck, installation of R30 tapered polyisocyanurate insulation, recovery board, and 2-ply modified bitumen roofing across all specified sections; removal and replacement of gutter systems, downspouts, base flashing, counter flashing, and miscellaneous sheet metal. All work must be completed by April 30, 2027, subject to a $500 per day penalty for failure to meet the deadline.

The project budget is $125,000. Bids must remain firm for sixty days following opening. A bid deposit of five percent of the submitted bid amount is required, payable as a certified check, Treasurer's check, or bid bond from a licensed surety company. The successful contractor must provide a 50 percent payment bond and furnish workmen's compensation and public liability insurance. Minimum wage rates per Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149 apply.

The Town is seeking single-source roofing materials from a manufacturer with a minimum of ten years of experience and ISO 9001 certification; the installer must have a minimum of seven years of experience and be authorized by the material manufacturer. A three-year workmanship warranty from the contractor and a 20-year single-source warranty from the manufacturer covering the complete roofing system are required.

The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, licenses, and associated fees. Contract award is expected within thirty days of bid opening, with an additional thirty-day extension possible by mutual agreement. Written questions must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on October 14, 2026. Bids may be submitted physically to the Town Hall bid box or electronically through BidnetDirect.