Provide Sprinklers for Challenge & Reach Academy

The City of Worcester, Massachusetts is seeking sealed general bids for the installation of a new fire suppression system, water main, and associated architectural and electrical work at the Challenge and Reach Academy. The project scope generally involves the installation of a new sprinkler system and any other related work necessary to complete the project. Sealed general bids must be received by 11:00 a.m. on July 27, 2022, and sealed filed sub-bids must be received by 11:00 a.m. on July 13, 2022. A pre-bid conference will be held on June 22, 2022 at the project site. The selected general bidder must agree to commence work within five days of the execution of the contract and substantially complete the project by August 25, 2023.

The City has established goals for the participation of minority and women-owned businesses, with minimum participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE calculated as a percentage of the total bid price. The project is also subject to the City's Responsible Employer Ordinance, and all general bidders and filed sub-bidders must submit the required compliance forms. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive any informality in, or reject any or all general bids, if it is in the public interest to do so. No information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, or possible award values or budget ranges was provided.