Town of Westford is seeking sealed bids for the CMU-Corner Reconstruction and Miscellaneous Masonry

The Town of Westford is requesting sealed bids for reconstruction of two deteriorated CMU building corners and miscellaneous masonry repairs at 30 Beacon Street, Westford, MA, under IFB 27-02, with bids due September 2, 2026 by 9:00 a.m. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is required on August 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.; any bid submitted without documented participation will be rejected.

The scope encompasses selective demolition of loose or spalled CMU blocks, reconstruction of two corner areas using new CMU units matching existing specifications, provision of reinforcement and grout, temporary stabilization and weather protection, site cleanup, and all incidental work required for completion. The work spans approximately 200 square feet of full-depth CMU corner reconstruction distributed across two primary corner locations, with actual repair limits to be established in the field.

All work is subject to Massachusetts prevailing wage rates as determined by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development. Contractors must submit weekly payroll reports to the Town and maintain compliance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149 regarding prevailing wages, employee reporting, and child support withholding. Contractors and subcontractors must provide OSHA training certificates as required by Massachusetts law.

Bid security includes a 100% payment bond and a 5% bid deposit (both for contracts above their respective thresholds) in the form of certified checks or bid bonds payable to the Town. Insurance requirements include comprehensive general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 general aggregate, automobile liability of $500,000 per person and $1,000,000 per accident, full workers' compensation coverage, and contractual liability insurance with the Town named as an additional insured. A one-year workmanship warranty and one-year manufacturer's warranty are required upon project completion.

The selected contractor must commence work within ten days of receiving Notice to Proceed. Questions are due August 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. via email to jgoodwin@westfordma.gov. Bids are due at the Town of Westford Facilities Department, 23 Depot Street, Westford, MA 01886.