Flat roof replacement

The Winchendon Housing Authority is procuring flat roof replacement services at eight residential properties located at 73, 75, and 76 Maple Street; 190 and 192 Maple Street; 35 and 37 Cottage Street; and 63 and 65 Mill Street in Winchendon, Massachusetts. The scope of work includes removal and proper disposal of existing roofing materials, installation of new 60 MIL rubber roofing covering approximately 3,476 square feet across all sites, removal of existing gutters where necessary, replacement of rotted or broken sheathing, installation of new PVC downspouts connected to existing downspouts, and installation of deicing cables on roofs and gutters with new electrical connections to prevent ice buildup. Work must be completed within 60 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with all labor subject to Davis Bacon prevailing wage requirements. The contractor must conduct work between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday only, with no work permitted on holidays, weekends, or Sundays except in emergencies, while all dwelling units remain occupied requiring continuous safety precautions and cleanup measures. The contractor must obtain all necessary permits, submit certified weekly payroll affidavits to the WHA, provide performance and labor bonds equal to the full contract price, submit a detailed operational plan for approval prior to commencing work, and obtain written approval from the housing authority before any service shutdowns exceeding eight hours. The due date for bid submission is May 5, 2026, with the posting date of May 4, 2026.

This procurement includes a 5% minority worker target requirement, establishing a set-aside designation for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract requires a performance bond and labor bond each equal to the full contract price, with bond premiums included in the bid price. The contractor must maintain compliance documentation on-site for inspection and is responsible for removing construction debris and providing security for partially completed work, with all material and equipment storage requiring written authorization from the WHA. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the available procurement documents. The estimated project cost is $50,000.00, with this representing the budget range for the flat roof replacement initiative.