Quest Center North Roof Stabilization

The City of New Bedford Purchasing Department, in conjunction with the Office of Housing and Community Development and the New Bedford Redevelopment Authority, is requesting sealed bids for the Quest Center North Roof Stabilization Project at 1215 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, with bids due August 19, 2026. Bidders must be DCAMM Prime General Contractors certified in roofing — a mandatory eligibility gate. MBE and WBE participation minimums apply: Minority Business Enterprises must be awarded at least 11 percent of the total contract amount, and Women Business Enterprises at least 5 percent.

The scope includes selective demolition and legal off-site disposal of existing building systems; temporary shoring; new structural wood framing and roof sheathing; new EPDM roof membrane and accessories; and roof drains and drain leaders. The estimated project budget is $630,000 with substantial completion targeted for November 2026.

Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid deposit in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or certificate of deposit. The awarded contractor must furnish 100 percent performance and payment bonds from an acceptable surety. The project is subject to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149 procurement requirements, Massachusetts prevailing-wage rates set by the Commissioner of the Department of Workforce Development, and federal Davis-Bacon wage rates due to partial federal funding. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance: commercial general liability at $2 million, commercial automobile at $1 million, umbrella/excess liability at $5 million, and contractors' pollution liability at $1 million. The City will provide a tax-exempt purchase certificate exempting the project from Massachusetts sales tax.

A mandatory site visit was held August 6, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Questions were due August 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., with responses issued August 13 at 4:00 p.m. Bids are due electronically by 3:00 p.m. on August 19, 2026 through BidNet Direct, with public opening immediately following. Contract award is estimated for August 2026.