Renovation of an educational facility in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

The intent of the Contract is to provide for the completion in every detail of the Work. The Contractor shall complete the Work to the satisfaction of the Architect at the prices set forth and agreed upon.Where portions oftheWork are described in general terms, but not in complete detail, the best general practice shall be followed. Only materials and workmanship of best standard quality shall be used. The Contractor shall, unless otherwise specified, furnish all labor, superintendence, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to complete the Work in a proper, thorough, and workmanlike manner. Questions are due by Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5 pm. Reference Number 0000350516 The City of New Bedford, Purchasing Department, in conjunction with the School Department, is soliciting sealed bids for the Gomes Elementary School Fire Alarm Upgrade Project located at 286 South 2nd St., New Bedford, MA 02740. The work of this contract will a DCAMM Electrical Prime Contractor. The bid process and award of this Contract will be under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 149. Bid Intent Optional Bid Intent Deadline 05/14/2024 02:00 PM EDT Question Deadline 05/08/2024 at 4:00 PM ET Questions are submitted online Yes. 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. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is five percent (5%) of the bid amount. The Awarded Bidder must furnish a 100 percent (100%) Payment Bond and a 100 percent (100%) Performance Bond with a surety company acceptable to the City . The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages MBE/WBE/DBE participation in response to the IFB process. The estimated budget for this project is $490,000.00 and the estimated substantial completion date is August 23, 2024. *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 .