Carlisle Public School Classroom Flooring Project

The Town of Carlisle, Massachusetts, acting through its Select Board, is requesting sealed bids for the Carlisle Public School Classroom Flooring Project under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, with bids due September 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Attendance at a mandatory pre-bid conference on August 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at 83 School Street, Carlisle, MA is required; bids from non-attendees will be rejected as non-responsive.

The scope encompasses removal of existing carpet and/or tile flooring and cove base from 10 classrooms across two school buildings (Robbins Building: 7,313 square feet across nine rooms; Grant Building: 2,899 square feet across three rooms) and installation of new vinyl composite tile with matching cove base. Work includes floor leveling, removal and disposal of old materials, and professional cleaning upon completion. Work must be scheduled during school break periods to minimize disruption. The contractor must achieve substantial completion within 180 calendar days of receipt of Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day for delays beyond that date.

All work is subject to prevailing wage requirements under Chapter 149 of the General Laws. All workers must provide proof of completion of an OSHA-10 Construction Safety Course. The successful bidder must provide a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Every bid requires a bid deposit of 5 percent of the total bid amount in the form of certified check, treasurer's check, cashier's check, or bid bond payable to the Town of Carlisle. Contract documents are available on the Town's procurement website beginning August 5, 2026. The Town encourages participation from certified minority and women-owned businesses. Bids remain valid for 60 days following bid opening, excluding weekends and legal holidays.