#7183 M. G. L. c. 30, §39M, BPL McKim Courtyard Fountain Restoration Project

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the BPL McKim Courtyard Fountain Restoration Project in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. The City of Boston Public Facilities Department (PFD) is procuring this work in compliance with M.G.L. c.30, §39M. The scope of work includes the restoration of the existing BPL McKim Building Courtyard pool, including the removal and replacement of the waterproof membrane, marble mosaic tile, fountain lighting, a new electrical system, and a new UV filtration system. Bids are due by 12:00 PM EST on August 5, 2020 and a mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 28, 2020. The successful bidder will be required to provide a 100% performance bond and labor and materials payment bond. The City of Boston reserves the right to waive any informalities or reject any and all bids. The bid requires a 5% deposit in the form of a bid bond, certified check, treasurer's check, or cashier's check made payable to the City of Boston. The project is subject to M.G.L. c.149, §27 requiring the payment of prevailing wages.

This contracting opportunity is funded by the City of Boston. The successful contractor will be subject to the Boston Residents Jobs Policy, which sets goals for hiring Boston residents, minorities, and women. The advertisement does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The budget for this project is not provided in the advertisement.