Fire Station Renovation

The City of Lowell is requesting bids on comprehensive renovation of the Lowell Fire Station under IFB 27-06, with general contractor bids due September 17, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid inspection on September 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall, Purchasing Room 60, 375 Merrimack Street. General contractors must hold DCAMM Certificates for General Contracting and prequalification and certification from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highway Division. The scope includes filed sub-bids for Interior Glazing, Resilient Flooring, Painting, Plumbing, and Electrical, with sub-bid deadlines on September 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EST.

Construction participation goals are 4.2% for Minority Business Enterprises and 8.8% for Women Business Enterprises. Work is subject to prevailing wage rates established by the State Department of Labor Division of Occupational Safety.

Contract commencement is on or about October 1, 2026 upon issuance of Notice to Proceed, with completion required by December 18, 2026. Failure to meet the completion deadline triggers liquidated damages of $500 per day. Bidders must submit a 5% bid deposit in cash, certified check, or bid bond payable to the City of Lowell. The successful bidder must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the total contract price from a surety company approved by the Commissioner of Public Works and listed on the Department of the Treasury's approved list.

Questions are due in writing by noon on September 4, 2026 to the Chief Procurement Officer. Addenda will be issued via email at least three days prior to bid opening. The City reserves the right to award within ninety business days after bid opening. Materials and equipment purchased for permanent installation are exempt from Massachusetts Sales and Use Tax.