Central Cemetery Fence Restoration and Painting

The Town of Dunstable is requesting bids on fence restoration and painting for Central Cemetery, with bids due October 21, 2026 under IFB. The scope is repair, selective replacement, preparation, priming, and painting of approximately 750 linear feet of historic wood fencing, with all work subject to review and acceptance by the Town and the Dunstable Cemetery Commission. The work is subject to Massachusetts prevailing wage requirements under MGL Chapter 149, Sections 26-27H — a standard filter for Massachusetts public works projects.

Contractors must demonstrate at least three years of relevant experience in each trade to be self-performed, with approved subcontractors meeting the same requirement. All employees performing covered work must complete OSHA-approved training of at least ten hours before beginning. Lead-remediation costs must be included in the base bid scope. Insurance requirements include general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, excess liability of $2,000,000, and workers' compensation per Massachusetts statutory requirements.

Work is scheduled to commence no later than October 27, 2026, with completion by November 30, 2026. Bidders must submit a single all-inclusive lump-sum price for the complete base scope, with a 5% bid deposit (acceptable as a bid bond, certified check, or treasurer's/cashier's check). A payment bond equal to 50% of the actual contract price is required upon contract execution. Weekly progress invoices are permitted with retainage not exceeding 5% of approved periodic payments. The warranty period is one year from the Town's written final acceptance, covering defective workmanship, loose or failed repairs, and coating failure, excluding damage from abuse or vandalism.

Questions were due October 14, 2026 at 5 p.m. Site visits are encouraged but not mandatory; inspections must be observational only. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of Addendum #1 and Addendum #2 using the provided Addenda Acknowledgment Form submitted with their bid.