Rec Shade Structures

The Town of Bourne, Massachusetts Recreation Department is requesting bids on permanent commercial-grade cantilever shade structures and associated site furnishings for three municipal recreation facilities under IFB, with bids due November 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM and questions due October 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM.

The scope encompasses four shade structures and three ADA-accessible site furnishings across three locations: Pocasset Recreation Area (one shade structure, one picnic table, one bench), Clark Recreation Area (one shade structure and one picnic table), and Bourne Community Center (two shade structures). All shade structures must be permanent commercial-grade cantilever designs approximately 12 feet in overall height, engineered to comply with Massachusetts Building Code requirements and designed for an Ultimate Design Wind Speed of at least 129 mph. Bidders must provide engineered drawings, all excavation and foundation work, anchoring systems, permitting and permit fees, freight, delivery, installation, and site restoration as part of the lump-sum contract price. Full compliance with Massachusetts prevailing wage laws (Chapter 149, Sections 26-27D) applies, with wage rates dated October 2, 2026.

Bid security of 5% of the bid price in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or treasurer's/cashier's check is required. The successful bidder must furnish a Labor and Materials Payment Bond at 50% of the contract amount and Performance and Payment Bonds at 100% upon contract execution. Five percent retainage is held until final completion. Contractors must provide OSHA training certification for all employees and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, workers' compensation, and business automobile liability with combined single limits of $1 million. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsible eligible bidder. Substantial completion is required by April 26, 2027, with final completion by May 7, 2027. Notice of Award is anticipated November 16–20, 2026, and Notice to Proceed November 20–December 4, 2026.