Middle School Basketball Hoop Winch Project

The Quabbin Regional School District in Worcester County, Massachusetts is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors for the Middle School Basketball Hoop Winch Project. The project involves installing new winches and safety straps on five basketball hoops and repairing one damaged anchor in the gymnasium at Quabbin Regional Middle School. Bidders must provide model numbers, part numbers, and specification sheets on all parts to be installed. An optional pre-bid site visit can be scheduled prior to February 29, 2024, and bids are due by March 13, 2024 at 10:00 am. The District anticipates awarding the contract on March 25, 2024, with the work to be completed during the school's April vacation, approximately 30 days after the contract award. The bid documents outline insurance, prevailing wage, labor harmony, and OSHA training certification requirements. Bidders must submit a bid security deposit of 5% if the bid is over $50,000, and a payment bond of 50% if the bid is over $25,000. Successful bidders and their employees will be subject to criminal background checks. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total price for the specified services.

The procurement documents do not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total budget for the project is also not specified in the available documentation.