Overlook Park Painting & Repairs

The Town of Burlington, Massachusetts is requesting sealed bids for exterior repairs and painting of two buildings and a chimney at Overlook Park under IFB 27-630-60, with bids due October 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough on October 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. This is a prevailing wage project subject to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30, Section 30B and Chapter 149.

The scope comprises surface preparation via power washing, exterior wall crack repair and sealing, permanent window enclosure installation using composite boards or plywood, wood trim repairs and replacement, and complete exterior painting with primer and two finish coats at 1 Edgemere Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts. Bidders must submit a lump-sum price with all labor calculated at prevailing wage rates established by the Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Contractors must hold current Massachusetts licenses, provide three professional references for similar projects completed within the last three years, and certify that all employees have completed a ten-hour OSHA construction safety course. Proof of General Liability Insurance ($500,000 minimum per occurrence, $1,000,000 aggregate) and Workers' Compensation Insurance is required. The contractor shall provide a one-year warranty on workmanship and manufacturer warranties on all materials.

A 50% payment bond is required if the bid exceeds $25,000. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per calendar day for delays beyond the contract completion date. The contractor must commence work on or around November 2, 2026 with a completion deadline of November 10, 2026. Contract award is expected within thirty days of bid opening. Weekly invoicing must include itemized material costs and prevailing wage payroll records. The Chief Procurement Officer is Rachel Leonardo at rleonardo@burlington.org. Bid documents are available at https://www.burlington.org/Bids.aspx.