Supply and Installation of Window Coverings at Franklin Municipal Building

The Town of Franklin, located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, is seeking a qualified contractor to remove existing window blinds and supply and install new window coverings at the Franklin Municipal Building through a procurement process governed by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149. This procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a specific facilities improvement project targeting window treatment upgrades. A mandatory pre-bid site meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM, located at the Franklin Municipal Building at 355 East Central Street, where potential bidders can inspect the site and understand project requirements. Bid documents are available on the municipal website at www.franklinma.gov/330, with proposals due by February 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM, to be submitted to the Purchasing Department in Room 205 of the municipal building. The project has an estimated construction cost of $55,000, and all technical or procedural inquiries must be directed to Pam Vickery, the Town's Chief Procurement Officer, who can be contacted at 508-553-4835 or pvickery@franklinma.gov.

The procurement documents do not specify any specific set-aside designations, minority business enterprise requirements, or restrictions on bidder qualifications. No information about incumbent vendors or existing technology infrastructure was provided in the available documentation. The estimated project budget of $55,000 suggests this is a moderate-sized municipal procurement focused on facility improvements. While specific evaluation criteria were not explicitly detailed, typical municipal procurement processes evaluate bids based on comprehensive pricing, demonstrated capability to complete the work, compliance with specifications, and overall responsiveness to the bid requirements. Interested contractors should carefully review the full bid documentation and attend the mandatory pre-bid site meeting to ensure complete understanding of the project scope, technical requirements, and municipal expectations for window covering removal and installation at the Franklin Municipal Building.