Renovation of a power facility in Norwood, Massachusetts. Completed plans call for the renovation of a power facility.

The project consists of furnishing installation labor, equipment and miscellaneous material to modify an existing electrical substation, as outlined in section 01 11 00 of the Technical Specifications (Section D). The estimated value of the contract is $1,230,000. Significant portions of the work shall be occurring during sequenced planned outages for 13.8kV switchgear replacement, which will take place between September 15, 2022 and December 15, 2022. The work to be performed under this contract shall be completed by February 28, 2023. Bids shall be prepared, considered, and the contract awarded in accordance with all statutes governing such contracts (MGL Chapter 30 and MGL Chapter 149 as most recently amended). Every bid shall be on forms furnished by the Town. Bids submitted on other forms may be rejected. Bids will be valid only when accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, by a surety company qualified to do business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts satisfactory to the Awarding Authority in favor of the Town of Norwood and equal to at least five percent (5%) of the total bid price. The award of the general contract shall be made within thirty (30) working days after the opening of the general bids, Saturdays and Sundays excluded. The right is reserved to reject any or all Bids or to accept any part of a bid or the one deemed best for the Town. An award will not be made to a Contractor who is not properly equipped to undertake and complete the work. The successful bidder shall be required to submit documentation that all employees to be employed in the work subject to this bid have successfully completed a course in construction safety and health approved by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration that is at least 10 hours in duration. The successful bidder shall, within ten (10) calendar days of notification of award, furnish the Town a performance bond and labor and materials bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid. Please submit any questions no later than Thursday, March 10, 2022.