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Nashoba Regional School District in Bolton, Massachusetts is requesting proposals for exterior door and hardware replacement at Emerson School, with proposals due September 18, 2026 at 12:45 p.m. and a mandatory site visit and pre-proposal meeting on September 9, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Massachusetts prevailing wage rates under General Laws Chapter 149, Sections 26-27H apply.

The scope encompasses complete turnkey removal and installation of exterior doors and hardware across nine door openings at the school located at 50 Mechanic Street, Bolton. Specifications call for Von Duprin exit devices, LCN closers, continuous full mortise hinges, NGP thresholds, sweeps, and perimeter jamb seals. Most frames are 14-gauge aluminum with A60 SR standard frame returns and thermal breaks; the administrative side entrance (D-1) requires a 16-gauge metal door with polyurethane core and transom vision kit. Doors are primarily Kawneer 500 clear aluminum wide stile and rail construction with 1-inch insulated glass units. Two locations (A1 and B1) require 9600 Series surface-mounted electric strikes. All existing doors must be removed and replaced with new hardware and frames as specified.

Bidders must demonstrate five years in business in good standing with the Better Business Bureau, proper insurance including General Liability of $1 million per occurrence and Workers' Compensation per Massachusetts law, and bondability. A bid bond is required. The successful bidder must provide a 50% payment bond, 5% bid deposit, and certificate of insurance. Documentation of five similar projects completed within the past three years with contact references is required, along with four certificates (corporate bidder, state tax payment, non-collusion, and fair labor practices). The contract term extends from award through June 30, 2027. Award is expected September 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with work completion required by June 30, 2027 at 3:00 p.m. The District will award to the lowest-priced bidder meeting all criteria. Questions are due September 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.