On-Call Munroe General Construction Services for the Munroe Center for the Arts

The Town of Lexington is requesting bids on on-call general construction repairs, installations, and maintenance services at the Munroe Center for the Arts (1403 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts) under IFB 27-23, with sealed bids due July 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM to the Town Offices Purchasing Office.

The scope covers maintenance, repair, service, replacement, construction, upgrade, new installation, and emergency repair of building systems as directed by the Director of Public Facilities or designee. Bidders must document at least six similar projects completed within the past three years and hold OSHA safety training certification for all employees. State prevailing wage rates under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Sections 26–27G apply. General liability, workers' compensation, and automobile liability coverage are mandatory.

The contract is priced on an hourly labor basis with separate rates for business hours (Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM) and non-business hours, plus a materials markup percentage applied to actual invoiced costs. The bid evaluation calculation assumes 200 business hours, 50 non-business hours, and $10,000 in materials expense to arrive at total bid price. The maximum contract value is $149,999 for a one-year term from execution through June 30, 2027, with two additional optional one-year renewal terms at the Town's sole discretion, subject to budget appropriation. A 5 percent bid deposit (bond or certified check) is required at bid, with labor and materials bonds equal to 50 percent of the estimated contract value due after award. Award will be made to the lowest eligible and responsible bidder within 30 business days following bid opening. No pre-bid conference was held.