Fairhaven High School Gables Restoration Project

The Fairhaven Public Schools School Committee is seeking sealed bids from General Contractors for a masonry and roofing restoration project targeting select gables at Fairhaven High School. The procurement is specifically located in Bristol County, Massachusetts, and will be executed through electronic bid submission via www.biddocsonline.com. The project requires comprehensive restoration work as detailed in architectural plans prepared by the Spencer Preservation Group. Bidders must submit sub-bids for roofing by February 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with general bids due on March 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Prospective contractors will need to demonstrate technical expertise in historic school building restoration, specifically in masonry and roofing rehabilitation. The procurement appears to follow a traditional sealed bid process, requiring detailed documentation and adherence to specified submission guidelines and timelines.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly mentioned in the contract opportunity, standard Massachusetts public procurement practices often encourage participation from minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the provided documentation. The contract appears to be a focused restoration project targeting specific architectural elements of the high school, suggesting a specialized scope of work. Although a precise budget range is not specified, restoration projects of this nature for historic school buildings typically range from $250,000 to $750,000, depending on the complexity of the masonry and roofing work. Interested contractors should carefully review the complete bid documentation available through the online bidding platform to fully understand the project's technical requirements, scope, and potential financial parameters.