Demolition, site work and asbestos abatement for a residential development in Gardner, Massachusetts. Completed plans call for the demolition of a residential development; for site work for a residential development; and for asbestos abatement for a residential development.

The project includes furnishing all labor, equipment and materials required to perform the 205-213 Main Street Selective Hazardous Materials Abatement and Demolition Project which is in Gardner Massachusetts. The project includes, but is not limited to, asbestos abatement, hazardous material abatement and demolition of site structures and incidental items as set forth in the specifications. The Gardner Department of Community Development and Planning (DCDP) is soliciting bids for the selective abatement of hazardous materials and demolition of buildings located at 205-213 Main Street, Gardner, MA In accordance with Section 44D of Chapter 149 of the General Laws of Massachusetts as amended, the prospective General Bidders must submit with their bid, a certificate of eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAM), showing that the Contractor has been approved to bid on projects of the size and nature as advertised herein. Prospective General Bidders must also submit an updated statement (Form CQ3) summarizing their record for the period between the latest DCAM certificate and the date of the bid submittal. The DCAM certificate of eligibility to be submitted by the General Bidder shall be for the category of work defined as "Demolition". Minimum Wage Rates as determined by the Commissioner of Department of Labor and Workforce Development under the provision of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Sections 26 to 27D, 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 Rates for those trades people who may be employed for the proposed work under this contract. Bid security in the form of a bid bond, certified or cashier's check, payable to the City of Gardner, is required in a dollar amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid amount. A performance bond and labor and materials bond for 100% of the total contract price, issued by a satisfactory surety company shall be required by the successful bidder. The City of Gardner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to accept proposals deemed to be in the best interest of the City, and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received. Bids may not be withdrawn within 30 days of the bid opening. The Contractor shall commence work under this Contract on the date specified in the written "Notice to Proceed" from the Owner and shall bring the work to Substantial Completion by February 28, 2025. Damages for delays in the performance of the Work shall be as specified within the General Conditions of the Contract Documents. Question Deadline 11/09/2024. Any questions during the bidding period as to the interpretation of the Invitation to Bid, form of proposal, form of Contract, plans, specifications or form of performance and payment bonds, must be received by the City not less than five (5) days prior to the date set for receipt of bids. Written inquires should be directed to: The Department of Community Development and Planning, Trevor Beauregard at tbeauregard@gardner-ma.gov. The Owner will forward, via certified mail, return receipt requested, or via confirmed facsimile, to all prospective bidders at the address given by them, interpretations of all questions raised in accordance with this section, which in the Owner's opinion, require such interpretation. The Owner's response shall be issued not less than two days prior to the date set for receipt of bids. Oral representations shall not bind the Owner.