Renovation of a municipal facility in South Hadley, Massachusetts. Working plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

The Town of South Hadley, in accordance with M. G. L. Chapter 149, and acting through its Selectboard will receive sealed bids for the "Town Hall Masonry Repair Project." The estimated cost is $1,064,952 (Single Phase/One Fiscal Year estimated construction cost, refer to Bid Documents for multi-year phasing plans), $348,636 (Phase One performed during 2023, refer to Bid Documents for multi-year phasing plans), $520,820 (Phase Two performed during 2024, refer to Bid Documents for multi-year phasing plans), $347,600 (Phase Three performed during 2025, refer to Bid Documents for multi-year phasing plans). Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked "TOWN HALL MASONRY REPAIR PROJECT" The contract term shall be 120 days (for PHASE 1) from the date of award. The successful bidder will be required to furnish insurance, and a performance bond and a payment bond will be required (within 10 days from the date of notification of the contract award.). All bids must be accompanied by a bid deposit in an amount that is not less than five percent (5%) of the value of the bid. Bid deposits, payable to the Town of South Hadley, shall be either in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certified check on, or a treasurer's or cashier's check issued by, a responsible bank or trust company. All bids are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 149, Section 44 A-J. Wages are subject to minimum wage rates determined by the Massachusetts Department of Labor and Industries pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 149, Sec. 26 to 27H. Filed Sub-bids are required for the following categories of work: Masonry Work. Filed Sub-bids are due no later than 12:00 Noon on May 1st, 2023. Sub-bids will be opened publicly, and the results will be distributed to General Bidders. Per Section 00 21 13, FSB clarification questions are due by end of day 4/20/23. All bids must be submitted in accordance with the "Instructions to Bidders" in the Project Manual and be delivered to the Selectboard's Office. Bidding procedures are governed by M.G.L. Chapter 149. The Town of South Hadley is an affirmative action, equal opportunity Awarding Authority. PROJECT DESCRIPTION THE REPAIR AND STABILIZATION OF ALL MASONRY EXTERIOR WALLS AND CHIMNEYS AND REBUILDING AND REPAIR OF MASONRY ENTRANCES OF THE THE TOWN HALL OF SOUTH HADLE The Work consists of the Project as more specifically described in the attached contract drawings and specifications. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, services, materials, equipment, plant, machinery, apparatus, appliances, tools, supplies, and all other things necessary to do all work required for the completion of each item of the Work and as herein specified. The Work to be done and paid for under any item shall not be limited to the exact extent mentioned or described but shall include all incidental work necessary or customarily done for the completion of that item Every request for such interpretation should be in writing via e-mail only to the Architect (Markh@dietzarch.com) and to be given consideration, must be received at least (6) six full business days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids The Work of Project is defined by the Contract Documents and consists of the following: A. The scope of work includes exterior demolition and repairs to all elevations of the Town Hall building in South Hadley, MA as part of a phased exterior building repair project. New work will include - Exterior brick masonry repairs including removal and replacement of broken or cracked brick units to match existing brick as closely as possible, removal and replacement of deteriorated brick wall construction, removal of deteriorated or broken/cracked mortar joints and installation of new mortar to match existing as closely as possible. - Limited removal and replacement of cast or stone masonry units and reinstallation to match existing masonry configurations where wall reconstruction is required, limited repairs to cracked or damaged cast or stone masonry units, limited cleaning of existing cast or stone masonry - New concrete stair landings where existing landing is damaged and out of level with surrounding construction. - Removal of glass block window infill and replacement with new aluminum window. Repairs and repainting of surrounding wall construction and new exterior and interior joint sealants. Replacement of damaged or missing aluminum window panning / trim. - Repairs, replacement and new paint on new wood decorative trims or repainting of existing wood trims. -Removal of existing and installation of new exterior window perimeter joint sealants between window units and masonry openings.