Site work for a water / sewer project in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Completed plans call for site work for a 33,000-square-foot, four-story above grade water / sewer project.

Geothermal Well Repairs. Nature and scope of work: As needed Geothermal Well repairs/pump replacements. Written Responses not hand delivered to the Purchasing Department may be dropped off to a grey locked drop box labeled "Purchasing" located at the rear entrance of City Hall. The box will be checked at the scheduled submission deadline. The successful bidder will also be required to comply with the provisions of Chapter 306 of the Acts of 2004 in regard to required OSHA approved safety & health training. The City of Cambridge reserves the right to reject any or all written responses. No less than the prevailing wage rates as set forth in the schedule contained in this document must be paid on this project. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a 50% payment bond if the contract amount is greater than $25,000. All questions must be submitted in writing and either emailed to purchasing@cambridgema.gov or hand delivered to the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Elizabeth Unger, during normal business hours to 5 Bigelow Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 not later than Wednesday, March 27, 2024 by 4:00 p.m. An Addendum will be issued to notify all bidders of the questions and answers. The Contract shall be awarded to one qualified and responsible bidder offering the lowest price for all services contained under this bid. The Contract that is awarded as a result of this Request for Proposals will be effective upon completed execution of the Contract signed by both the successful bidder and the City. The contract Time shall commence on or before seven (7) days following receipt of a written "Notice to Proceed" of the Owner to fully complete the project. The Contract term shall be for one year with two one-year options to renew at the sole discretion of the City. The City reserves the right to extend the contract for a set period should the City determine such extension is in the best interest of the City. City Hall Annex is 33,000 sq. ft. 4-story office building housing various City departments, located at 344 Broadway, Cambridge. All heating and cooling in the building is provided by an 80-ton ground source heat pump (GSHP) plant supplied by three (3) open loop standing column wells, extending approximately 1,250 ft/each below the surface. Well pumps are located approximately 250 ft. below the surface. Access manholes to well heads are located in the parking lot next to building and an adjacent sidewalk. The Contractor shall be responsible for and must be fully and properly equipped with all equipment and tools that are necessary for all types of well maintenance and repair work including the removal and replacement of well pumps. The Contractor must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for any service or emergency call by any City Department. The Contractor must have the staffing, vehicles and equipment necessary to meet the requirements of this Contract. The Contractor shall be required to have a dispatcher or call center, where the Contractor can be reached during normal working hours. In addition, the Contractor must supply the City with a telephone number where the Contractor can be reached for off hour service (including weekends and holidays) and emergency service calls. Normal working hours for the City are considered to be 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Mondays through Fridays. Off hours are considered to be 5:00 PM to 7:00 AM, Mondays through Fridays as well as all day Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. When arriving at any City Hall Annex job site, the Contractor must contact at the Department of Public Works (DPW): Superintendent of Buildings: Paul Lyle 147 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, (617) 224-2844 OR Assistant Superintendent of Buildings: Craig Venezia 147 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA 02139,(617) 201-1760 The hourly labor rates listed on the bid form by the Contractor shall be utilized for all invoices and must include all charges, fees, expenses, labor, transportation and travel costs related to the services provided by the Contract. Except for parts and materials (if any), no additional costs or fees will be paid by the city. The Contractor is responsible for supplying all materials, supplies and parts required to complete the work, if any. The Contractor shall be allowed a 10% mark up over the Contractor's cost for all such items. The Contractor must break out or itemize their cost and the additional 10% mark up on all invoicing to the city. While the contract is awarded based on anticipated labor and materials, as a lump sum total, all work under the contract will be billed to the City as completed and will not exceed the contract total. Estimated Cost $40,000.00 Question Deadline 04/17/2024 at 4:00 PM ET All questions must be submitted in writing and either emailed to purchasing@cambridgema.gov or hand delivered to the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Elizabeth Unger, during normal business hours to 5 Bigelow Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 .An Addendum will be issued to notify all bidders of the questions and answers.