Invitation for Bids for On-Call Carpentry/Construction Services

The Town of Raynham, Massachusetts is requesting sealed bids for on-call carpentry and construction services under IFB procedures in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 149, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. The Town anticipates awarding up to three contracts to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders.

Qualified contractors must hold a valid Massachusetts construction license, possess at least five years of construction industry experience, respond to regular service calls within three hours and emergency calls within one hour, and provide three professional references. Work covers various municipal locations excluding active school buildings. Massachusetts prevailing wage rates apply; carpenter rates in Zone 2 (Eastern Massachusetts) are $52.10 per hour base wage plus $83.15 per hour in fringe benefits as of September 1, 2026, with rates for other trades and apprentice classifications specified in the prevailing wage schedule.

The initial contract term is one year from issuance of Notice to Proceed, with options to renew for up to two additional one-year increments at the Town's sole discretion. Bid pricing includes separate line items for normal business hours labor (Monday–Friday, 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.), after-hours labor (Monday–Friday 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M., plus weekends and holidays), and materials markup on an estimated $5,000 annual budget. Each bid requires a 5 percent deposit, tax-compliance certification, non-collusion certification, prevailing wage certification, debarment certification, labor harmony and OSHA training certification, and proof of general liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 per project aggregate). Payment bonds of 50 percent of contract value are required for individual tasks exceeding $25,000. The Town is exempt from federal excise tax and Massachusetts sales tax. Bid packages are available as of October 15, 2026 by email to gbarnes@town.raynham.ma.us or via COMMBUYS. The Town reserves the right to cancel the procurement, reject any or all bids, and employ other contractors for jobs below the bidding threshold or for separate large projects.