Bid # 1055 - Walley School Rehabilitation /Reuse

The Town of Bristol, Rhode Island is seeking bids for Bid #1055, a rehabilitation project for the former Walley School located at 260 High Street in Bristol County. The project aims to transform the historic building into a Community Resources and Senior Center, with a specific focus on interior renovations of the first floor and adjacent spaces. The procurement involves completing an interior fit-out of a space that has already been framed and has building system rough-ins installed, with careful attention to preserving the building's historical integrity as a major contributor to a National Historic District. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for December 4th, 2024, at 10 am on-site, with sealed proposals due by December 18th, 2024, at 12:00 PM local time. The project requires contractors to demonstrate significant experience with historic restoration, with a minimum of five years in business and documented experience with similar projects. Evaluation will be based on the lowest evaluated bid price from qualified bidders, with the project timeline targeting substantial completion within 5 months of construction start and final completion one month thereafter. Contractors must be prepared to work harmoniously with existing subcontractors already performing site upgrades, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, and elevator installation work.

The contract is partially funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Federal HUD Funds, which imposes compliance requirements including prevailing wage laws, equal opportunity regulations, and Buy America provisions. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, federal funding typically encourages minority and small business participation. Current contractors on the site include Westway Construction (with contracts for exterior doors, elevator, roof, plumbing, and fire suppression), F & S Electric, and Temptec Mechanical. The base bid includes allowances for unforeseen conditions ($10,000), fire egress and directory signage ($1,000), and patch and repair work ($20,000). Contractors must provide a payment and performance bond for 100% of the proposed contract value within 15 days of award and carry comprehensive general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000, with the Town of Bristol named as an additional insured. The project will be subject to periodic reviews by the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission to ensure compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.