Roof at Plymouth St Fire Station

The Town of Bridgewater, Massachusetts is requesting sealed bids for roof replacement at the Plymouth Street Fire Station under an IFB, with bids due October 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a mandatory pre-bid site visit on September 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. This is a prevailing-wage public works project subject to Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development wage schedules, with base hourly rates ranging from approximately $25 to $117 and total rates including fringe benefits ranging from $29.90 to $151.53.

The scope encompasses complete removal and replacement of existing roofing systems, including asphalt shingle roofing on pitched sections and EPDM low-slope roofing on flat sections, with associated flashings, drip edges, vents, and pipe boots. The contractor must provide a manufacturer's roofing material warranty of a minimum thirty years and a contractor workmanship warranty of a minimum ten years.

The contractor must commence work within ten days of Notice to Proceed and substantially complete within ninety consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for failure to meet the deadline. Bid security equal to five percent of the total bid amount is required; the selected contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price. A minimum of six sheets of plywood are included in the allowance for roof deck replacement; additional replacement requires written authorization. The contractor must maintain comprehensive liability insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and other coverage as specified, with the Town named as an additional insured. All contractors and subcontractors must file weekly certified payroll records and Statements of Compliance with the Town for three years. Questions are due September 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Award will go to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder based on qualifications, past performance, and bid price under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149 and Chapter 30, Section 39M.