NSC19-10 Danvers ADA Walkway Railings

The North Shore Community College, the Awarding Authority, has posted a state and local contract opportunity for the fabrication and installation of railings on selected sections of the existing walkways in Areas B, C, and D of the Danvers campus. The intent is to match the previously installed railings in Area A, except for a change in the mesh retention detail to mechanically fastened with angles. The project, identified as NSC19-10, has an estimated value between $50,000 and $150,000. Sealed bids from contractors are due by 2:00 PM on Monday, May 20, 2019, and a pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at 10:00 AM. Contractor questions are due by 10:00 AM on Friday, May 10, 2019. The contract is subject to Chapter 149 of the Massachusetts General Laws, and the successful bidder must agree to commence work as stipulated in the Notice to Proceed and complete the work in accordance with the established timeline.

The Awarding Authority requires a 50% payment bond within 10 days of the contract award, and bidders must agree to engage in participation goals to contract with minority and women-owned businesses, with a minimum of 10.4% of the final contract price reserved for such enterprises. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive any informality or reject any bid if it determines it is in the public interest to do so. The minimum wages to be paid for all labor on the project are established by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and Massachusetts sales tax on building materials and supplies is exempt.