Roof Replacement at Public Safety Complex

The Town of West Newbury, Massachusetts, through its Department of Public Works, is soliciting sealed bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2026-DPW-007, a roof replacement project for the Public Safety Complex located at 401 Main Street. The procurement involves comprehensive roofing services, requiring a qualified contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to remove and replace two large asphalt roof areas and a turret with Drexell Metal Roofing Systems or an equivalent system. The project scope includes full removal of existing roofing, thorough inspection and repair of roof sheathing, and installation of a complete metal roofing system per manufacturer specifications, covering approximately 7,000 square feet. Bidders must attend a mandatory site visit on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. and submit sealed bids by Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. EST. Potential bidders must submit any questions in writing via email by Friday, October 3, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. EST. Evaluation criteria include compliance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, with the contract to be awarded to the most responsible and responsive bidder offering the best price.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit a 5% bid deposit, performance and payment bonds, and various certifications including OSHA training documentation. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and workers' compensation insurance. The contract is a prevailing wage contract, requiring weekly certified payroll reports and compliance with Massachusetts State Building Code for Public Buildings. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project is expected to be completed by June 30, 2026, with an anticipated start date no later than November 1, 2025. The town reserves the right to reject any bid not in its best interest or to cancel the IFB entirely. Contractors must be prepared to comply with minimum wage rates as determined by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development and submit weekly payroll records under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Sections 26 through 27D.