Replacement of Telescoping Indoor Bleachers - RMS

The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District, in conjunction with the Town of Raynham, Massachusetts, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the removal and replacement of four sets of telescoping indoor bleachers at Raynham Middle School gymnasium. The procurement seeks to replace aging bleacher units with modern, electrically-operated retractable bleachers that meet current safety and accessibility standards, with all labor, materials, equipment, delivery, installation, disposal, and permits included in a firm, fixed lump sum bid price. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid site walkthrough on April 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM to verify measurements and review existing conditions, submit written questions by May 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM, and deliver sealed bids to the Bridgewater-Raynham Central Office by May 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Qualified bidders must provide DCAMM certification, proof of contractor qualifications, three references, product specifications, a detailed work plan and schedule, insurance certificates, and 5% bid security. The successful contractor must substantially complete the work by August 20, 2026, with final completion by August 31, 2026, prior to the 2026-2027 school year, and the project is subject to prevailing wage requirements, ICC 300 bleacher design standards, Massachusetts Building Code provisions, and ADA accessibility requirements. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder within one to two weeks of bid opening, and the successful contractor must provide a minimum five-year warranty on structural components, one-year warranty on electrical components and installation labor, plus performance and labor & materials payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract value.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that may respond, nor does it identify any disadvantaged enterprise requirements or incumbent vendors. No existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration is mentioned in the procurement documentation. The project is funded through local appropriation via a Fall 2025 Town Meeting article; however, no specific budget range or award value is provided in the available documentation. The installation is scheduled during the summer recess with an anticipated work window of July 1 through August 20, 2026, ensuring completion before the start of the school year.