Engine Room Floor Coating Project

South Hadley Fire District No. 1 in Massachusetts is requesting sealed bids for removal and disposal of existing epoxy and vinyl asbestos tile flooring and installation of a seamless, textured, epoxy-based floor surfacing system at its fire station located at 144 Newton Street, South Hadley, with bids due June 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time.

Bidders must hold a DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility in the "Floor Covering" category, a minimum of 10 years of experience, and successful completion of similar floor restoration projects within the past five years. The contract is subject to Massachusetts prevailing wage requirements under Chapter 149, Sections 44A-44J, and minimum wage rates as determined by the Department of Workforce Development. Local workforce utilization goals are 15.3 percent minority workforce and 6.9 percent women workforce. Performance and Payment Bonds, each in the amount of 100 percent of the total contract price, are required.

Bids are on a lump sum basis with unit prices for concrete spall repair (per square foot, estimated 10 square feet) and concrete crack repair (per linear foot, estimated 25 linear feet). Substantial completion is required within 60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed; full completion within 90 calendar days. Liquidated damages are $1,000 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion and $1,000 per day thereafter. The owner retains 5 percent from progress payments. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the site. Prospective bidders must submit a 5 percent bid deposit in the form of a certified check, cash, or bid bond. Bidding documents are available electronically through the Tighe & Bond website for a $200 deposit, refundable upon return of documents in good condition within 10 days after bid opening or upon contract award. Sales taxes are excluded as the owner is exempt from Massachusetts state sales and use taxes.