Kennedy Center Council on Aging Center Roof Replacement

The City of Quincy, Massachusetts is requesting sealed bids for roof replacement at the Kennedy Center Council on Aging Center, with bids due September 24, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. General bidders must be certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) for Roofing—a mandatory eligibility requirement that filters who may bid.

The scope includes removal and replacement of roofing materials at the Kennedy Center, 440 East Squantum Street, Quincy, MA 02171. Contract time for substantial completion is 95 days after Notice to Proceed, with an additional 15 days for final completion. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion and an additional $1,000 per day for failure to complete remaining work by the final completion date.

The award will be made on a lump-sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The City of Quincy is exempt from Massachusetts State sales and use taxes, which shall not be included in the bid. Massachusetts prevailing wage rates under MGL Chapter 149, Sections 26-27D apply. A 5% bid bond or certified/treasurer's check payable to the Owner is required with each bid submission. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds, each in the amount of the contract price, within 10 days of Notice of Award.

A non-mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Kennedy Center. Written inquiries are due Friday, September 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. and should be directed to Kathryn R. Logan, Chief Procurement Officer at mmarini@quincyma.gov. The bid opening is public and will occur on September 24, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Office of the Purchasing Department, City Hall, 1305 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169. Award is subject to appropriation of funds; the City reserves the right to reject any and all bids or defer award if sufficient funds are not appropriated.