Site work for an educational facility in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Completed plans call for site work for a educational facility.

The City of New Bedford, Purchasing Department, in conjunction with the New Bedford Public Schools, is soliciting sealed bids for Fence Installation Services located at six schools throughout New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740. The bid process and award of this Contract will be under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 149. the estimated substantial completion date is June 30, 2023. If, at the time of the scheduled bid opening, City Hall is closed due to uncontrolled events such as fire, snow, ice, wind, or building evacuation, the bid opening will be postponed to the same time on the next normal business day. It is strongly recommended that bids are mailed or delivered in advance of the due date and time. The time clock on the wall above the counter of the Purchasing Department will determine the time of the bid opening Attention is called to the fact that supplies furnished as part of this Contract are exempt from the Sales and Use Tax. All bids submitted should take this factor into consideration and be calculated accordingly. The contract will be awarded within sixty (60) calendar days after the bid opening. The time for award may be extended by mutual agreement between the City and the awarded bidder. No Bidder may withdraw his/her bid for a period of sixty (60) calendar days, after the actual date of the opening thereof. Bids must include ALL DOCUMENTS required by the Invitation for Bid. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive any informality, reject any or all bids, or accept other than the lowest priced bid if the City determines that it is in the best interests of the City. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is five percent (5%) of the bid amount. Bid deposits may be in the form of Certified Check, Certificate of Deposit, or Bid Bond made payable to the City of New Bedford, Massachusetts. The Awarded Bidder must furnish a 50 percent (50%) Payment Bond with a surety company acceptable to the City. Minimum Wage Rates as determined by the Commissioner of the Department of Workforce Development under the provision of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Section 26 to 27H, as amended, apply to this project. It is the responsibility of the Contractor, before bid opening, to request if necessary, any additional information on Minimum Wage Rate for those tradespeople who may be employed for the proposed work under this contract.