Seeking sealed bids from contracts for Library Renovation Project

The Town of Westford, Massachusetts is seeking sealed bids for the J.V. Fletcher Library Addition/Renovation project, a comprehensive renovation and expansion of a 35,000 square foot three-story library located in the town's historic district at 50 Main Street. This public procurement opportunity requires general contractors and filed sub-contractors to be DCAMM certified in specific trade categories including General Building Construction, masonry, metals, waterproofing, roofing, windows, tile, flooring, painting, elevators, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through www.biddocs.com, with filed sub-bids due February 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST and general bids due March 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST at the library location, which is restricted to prequalified general contractors and filed subcontractors. Request for Information (RFI) deadlines are February 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST for filed sub-bids and March 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT for general bids. All submitted bids must include a 5% bid deposit calculated on the maximum possible bid amount, payable to the Town of Westford.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises based on the provided documentation. The project's total estimated budget is $24,100,000, representing a significant investment in municipal infrastructure modernization. All contract documents are available for electronic download at no cost through www.biddocs.com, ensuring broad accessibility for potential bidders. The project involves a concrete and steel-framed masonry structure, indicating a complex renovation requiring specialized construction expertise. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are specifically mentioned in the available documentation. Interested parties must demonstrate substantial technical capabilities through DCAMM certification in their respective trade disciplines. The comprehensive nature of the project suggests a multifaceted renovation that will likely require collaborative, integrated approaches from qualified construction professionals.