Quest Center 3rd Floor Partial Gym Renovation - General Contractor

The City of New Bedford Purchasing Department is requesting sealed bids for a general contractor to perform the Quest Center 3rd Floor Partial Gym Renovation at 1213 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, with general bids due August 24, 2026; Addendum A extended the deadline from August 24 to August 31, 2026. The prime general contractor must hold DCAMM certification in HVAC, and the scope requires DCAMM-filed sub-bidders certified in Painting and Electrical.

The scope encompasses selective interior demolition, removal of existing building systems and materials, flooring refinishing, wall treatments, interior painting, finishes, drywall installation, doors and hardware, and modification of existing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The site visit was held August 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Substantially completed work is projected for November 2026.

The estimated project budget is $400,000. The City encourages MBE/WBE/DBE participation with goals of 11 percent for Minority Business Enterprises, 5 percent for Woman Business Enterprises, and 4 percent for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. Bidders must be DCAMM Pre-qualified General Contractors and submit a Certificate of Eligibility with any Update Statements. Massachusetts minimum wage rates apply, and Federal Davis-Bacon Wage Rates may also be required. All contractors and subcontractors must ensure employees complete 10 hours of OSHA-approved construction safety and health training prior to beginning work.

Each bid requires a bid deposit equal to five percent of the total bid amount in the form of a Bid Bond, Certified Check, or Certificate of Deposit. The awarded bidder must furnish both a one hundred percent Performance Bond and a one hundred percent Payment Bond. Comprehensive insurance coverage is required, including workers compensation, general liability, commercial automobile, umbrella liability, and pollution liability with minimum coverage limits ranging from $500,000 to $5,000,000 depending on the coverage type. Massachusetts sales tax must not be included in bid prices; the City will provide an Exempt Purchase Certificate. Questions were due August 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.; written clarifications were issued by August 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Filed Sub-Bids were due August 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Bids are to be submitted electronically through BidNet Direct.