Solicitation

The Town of Plympton, Massachusetts is soliciting written pricing responses for the design and construction of a custom outdoor patio and retaining wall at the Plympton Public Library located at 248 Main Street, Plympton, MA 02367. The project encompasses approximately 1,369 square feet of patio construction using large square and rectangle pavers fabricated from granite, bluestone, or comparable materials, complemented by a matching stone border composed of 4x8 pavers, stone steps leading to two building entrances, and a capped retaining wall with accent lighting for both structural support and aesthetic enhancement. All labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for project completion are included in the scope of work. Qualified contractors must be properly licensed and insured, with proof of insurance subject to Town approval prior to issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Contractors must comply with OSHA training requirements and adhere to Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Rates, with all contracts valued between $10,000 and $50,000 subject to applicable provisions of M.G.L. c. 30, s.39M. Written pricing responses are due electronically by 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, submitted to Mike Slawson, Library Director, at mslawson@sailsinc.org. No formal site visit, bidders' conference, or pre-bid meeting has been specified.

The solicitation contains no identified set-aside designations or restrictions specific to disadvantaged enterprises or other organizational classifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the available documentation. For contracts exceeding $25,000.00, a 50 percent payment bond is required as a condition of award. Contractors are permitted to stage a small dumpster onsite for debris disposal subject to approval by the Plympton Board of Library Trustees regarding size and location; however, no portable toilets are permitted onsite, and the Town assumes no responsibility for theft of tools stored at the site. Contractors must maintain an orderly jobsite at the conclusion of each workday. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the available solicitation materials.