Renovation of a municipal facility in Sterling, Massachusetts. Completed plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

The Town of Sterling is accepting bids for the replacement of ten (10) double hung windows, two (2) fixed windows and one (1) gliding window in the 1930's vintage school building, now the Mary Butterick Town Offices. The actual number of each window in the awarded contract may be adjusted depending on the individual prices and Town's budget. To protect this important building, the Town's investment, improve efficiency, replace broken windows, and protect building occupants, this project involves the installation of Low E4 Smart Sun Glass, with Argon gas filled, Performance rating E Star 6.0. 2015 or latest or equivalent per the specifications Appendix A - Scope of Work (Work) he successful bidder shall be required within 7 calendar days, after the Notice of Award and the contract is mailed, to furnish a 50% Payment Bond if the Total Contract Price exceeds $25,000 for any reason. Owner and Contractor recognize that time is of the essence of these Contract Documents due to the need continue use of the building before winter and that Owner will suffer financial loss if the Work is not completed within the Contract Period ending after 30 calendar days from the start date fixed in the Notice to Proceed. In addition, specific items or portions of the Work detailed within the Bid may require accelerated sequencing and other stipulated completion dates. They also recognize the delays, expense and difficulties involved in proving, in a legal proceeding, the actual loss suffered by Owner if the Work is not completed on time. Accordingly, instead of requiring any such proof, Owner and Contractor agree that as liquidated damages for delay (but not as a penalty) Contractor shall pay Owner $200.00 per day for each calendar day of delay until the Work is complete as stipulated in the Contract Documents. Last day for Questions 9/11/2020 Last day for bid addendums 9/14/2020 Award contract (BoS meeting) 9/30/2020 Work begins / ends October November The bidding and Award of this Contract will be under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30, 39M, per M.G.L. c. 149. The Owner reserves the right, in its absolute and sole discretion, to waive any informality in or to reject any or all Bids if deemed to be in its best interest. The award is subject to fund allocation at the May 2019 Annual Town Meeting Each Bidder shall provide a payment bond in the amount of 50 percent (50%) of the Bid in the form of certified check, treasurer's or cashier's check, or security bond