Renovation of a library in Natick, Massachusetts. Completed plans call for the renovation of a library.

Pursuant to the provisions of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Town of Natick, the Awarding Authority, (hereinafter referred to as "Owner"), by the Natick Select Board of the Town of Natick, Massachusetts, invites sealed Bids for the General Contract from responsible and eligible General and Filed Sub-Bidders for MORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY HVAC AND CONTROLS UPGRADE. DCAMM Certification is required for General Bidders for the project in the following category: HVAC. This Invitation for Bids contemplates the following Work to be performed: Replace the existing air-cooled chiller on the roof with a new air-to-water heat pump. Install new plate and frame heat exchanger in the basement mechanical room so that the new heat pump can interface with the existing hot water loop. Replace the existing building automation system, including controllers and network wiring, with a new system. Replace failed control end devices, such as valve and damper actuators. Refer to Section 01 1000 in the technical specifications for additional summary information. The Contractor shall supply all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the work shown on the Contract Drawings and hereinafter contained in the Specifications. Complete instructions for filing Bids are included in the Instructions to Bidders. Every Bid shall be submitted in full accordance with those Instructions to Bidders. Bids shall be valid only when accompanied by all of the following: 1) a fully completed and properly executed "Bid Form for General Bid", in the case of a Bid for the General Contract, or "Bid Form for Filed Sub-Bid -Electrical", in the case of a Bid for a Filed Sub-Contract; 2) Bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the amount bid, in a form as described in the Instructions to Bidders and made payable to the "Town of Natick"; 3) a copy of a "Certificate of Eligibility" issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) showing that the Bidder has the classification and capacity rating to perform the work required; and 4) an update statement in such form as DCAMM prescribes Attention of General and Filed Sub-Bidders is called to the requirements for minimum prevailing wage rates to be paid under this Contract and the reporting associated thereto. Minimum prevailing wage rates are required as per M.G.L, c, 149, 26 to 27D, inclusive. Minimum prevailing wage rates determined by the Commissioner are as contained in the Supplementary Conditions section of the Contract Documents. The successful General Bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of Contract the amount with a surety company that is acceptable to Owner. The successful Sub-Bidders will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds to the General Contractor, each in the amount of 100% of the Subcontract Amount. Contract payment will be by the unit price and lump sum price method as indicated on the Bid Form. No Bidder may withdraw his Bid for a period of thirty (30) days after the date designated above for the opening. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids or to accept any Bid deemed by it to be in the best interest of the Town of Natick, and, to the extent permitted by law, to limit the extent of the work to keep within the limits of available funds. The award of any Contract pursuant to this Invitation for Bids is subject to appropriation by Natick Town Meeting. Attention is directed to the Non-Discrimination in Employment and Affirmative Action Program requirements of this Contract. The requirements of these programs are explained in the Instructions to Bidders and in Part I of the Supplementary Conditions of the Contract Replace the existing air-cooled chiller on the roof with a new air-to-water heat pump. Install new plate and frame heat exchanger in the basement mechanical room so that the new heat pump can interface with the existing hot water loop. Replace the existing building automation system, including controllers and network wiring, with a new system. Replace failed control end devices, such as valve and damper actuator