Renovation of a water / sewer project in Gardner, Massachusetts. Working plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

As of August 24th, no award will be made for this project. A timeline has not been established for the rebid of this project. The Work of this Contract generally consists of power wash and application of an overcoat on all the exterior surfaces of Water Storage Tank in Gardner, Massachusetts. Debris collection and management will be required to prevent contamination of the surrounding property. Also, miscellaneous structural and safety repairs are required during the rehabilitation work. The elevated steel spheroid tank has a capacity of approximately 0.75 million gallons, stands approximately 125 feet high. The pedestal is 85 feet high and has an average diameter of approximately 15 feet. The bowl is approximately 40 feet high with a diameter of 60 feet. Work shall be completed in Fall 2020 or Spring 2021 as determined by the Owner. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid security in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount and in the form described in the Instructions to Bidders. A Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price will be required in the form described in the Instructions to Bidders. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within 30 days (Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays excluded) after the actual date of the opening of the General Bids. Minimum wage rates as determined by the Commissioner of Department of Labor and Industries under the provision of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Sections 26 to27H, as amended, apply to this project. If the bidder views/obtains the plans and specifications from a source other than those noted in this Advertisement for Bids, the accuracy and/or completeness of the bid documents cannot be guaranteed and the bidder assumes the responsibility for obtaining any additional information regarding the project, including addenda, that may be required for bidding. Failure to acknowledge addenda issued during bidding shall designate a bid as non-responsive. The City of Gardner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to accept any bid, to waive any informality on bids received, to omit any item or items deemed advisable for the best interests of the City of Gardner or to limit the extent of the Work to keep within the limits of available funds.