IFB- Hopkinton Center School Demolition and Abatement

The Town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts is requesting sealed general bids for demolition and abatement of Hopkinton Center School at 11 Ash Street, Hopkinton, with bids due August 19, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough on August 5. General bidders must hold DCAMM certification in the demolition category — a hard eligibility requirement.

The scope includes preservation of the historic 1928 front portion of the building; abatement of asbestos-containing materials and other hazardous materials; demolition and removal of two rear structures built in the 1950s and 1980s; legal disposal of demolished materials and hazardous waste; disconnection and removal of site utilities; and site restoration including filling and backfilling of below-grade areas. The project duration is 100 calendar days from Notice to Proceed to Substantial Completion.

Contract documents are available on the Town's website beginning July 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for August 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the front entrance; attendees must sign a Release and Waiver of Liability agreement. Written questions are due to Project Architect Jeremy Toal at Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects, Inc., by August 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Sealed bids are due at Town Hall, 18 Main Street, 2nd Floor, at 10:00 a.m. on August 19, 2026, and will be publicly opened and read aloud.

A bid bond, cash, or certified or treasurer's check equal to 5% of the proposed work value is required with submission. Upon award, the contractor must provide a Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100% of the proposed work value, and evidence of insurance coverage. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Prevailing wage rates and OSHA compliance are mandatory. Bidders may not withdraw bids for 60 days after opening.