Renovation of a mixed-use development in Framingham, Massachusetts. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Description: The City of Framingham, through the Mayor of Framingham Massachusetts, the Awarding Authority invites sealed bids for IFB#8670 McCarthy School Roof Replacement and Associated Work. The project work consists of the partial renovation of the existing roof consisting of removing a portion of the existing roofing system and the installation of a new roofing system for the educational facility. The building shall be designed and constructed so as to meet all requirements of the Contract Documents, including, but not limited to, the plans and specifications for the Miriam F. McCarthy School 8 Flagg Drive, Framingham, MA 01702. The successful Bidder must agree to commence work upon receipt of Notice to Proceed, and to cause all work of this contract to be Substantially Completed within 140 calendar days thereafter. In case that the work of this Contract is not certified by the Architect to be Substantially Complete, as defined in the GENERAL CONDITIONS, within the time established therefor, it shall be agreed and understood that the Owner may deduct from sums otherwise due and payable under the Contract, the amount of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each calendar day after which Substantial Completion date, or authorized extension thereof, was required, up to and including the date that Substantial Completion of the Contract is certified by the Architect. This provision shall apply, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages. The bidder agrees that its bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of 45 days, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays excluded, after the opening of the bids. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and/or waive any informality, if it is deemed to be in the Town's best interests so to do. The City of Framingham is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and encourages participation from certified minority and women-owned businesses.