Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a mixed-use development in Whitman, Massachusetts. Completed plans call for the demolition of a educational facility; for the construction of a 138,605-square-foot, three-story above grade educational facility; for site work for a educational facility; playground / park / athletic field; for paving for a playground / park / athletic field; sidewalk / parking lot; sidewalk / parking lot; and water / sewer project.

Project Description: New construction project will be completed in 2 main phases, construction of the new building in phase 1 and demolition and site work in phase 2. The new Whitman Middle School will be located adjacent to the existing school in the current field. The new school will be 138,605 GSF and will hold 675 students grades 5 through 8. Demolition of the old school and sitework will follow once students and faculty have moved into the new school. The Whitman Middle School consists of classrooms, offices, science labs, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, media center, art and music rooms, and technology rooms. The new school consists of one 3-story building. The project also includes a new parking lot, landscaping, utilities, play fields and playground area. Please note all Filed-subcontractor bidders, except elevators, and all General Contractor bidders must be prequalified to bid. Proposers shall examine all information and materials contained in and with this solicitation. Failure to do so shall be at the proposer's risk. The Whitman Hanson Regional School District reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in the proposals received, or to reject any and all proposals, wholly or in part. The new building will be located on the portion of the site, currently used as open playfield, behind the existing middle school building. The construction delivery method will be Design-Bid-Build. The construction of the new Whitman Middle School will occur in phases as described and defined in the construction documents. The new Whitman Middle School building will be constructed in its entirety prior to demolition of the existing middle school. Students and staff will continue to occupy the existing throughout construction of the new middle school. When the existing middle school is no longer needed, it will be abated of all hazardous materials and demolished. Sitework within and surrounding the area occupied by the existing building will then be completed. Exterior sitework for the project will include the completion of related site improvements, playfields, playgrounds, underground utilities, parking and on-site service and access roadways. The scope of sitework includes ground improvements, erosion control, roadways, pedestrian sidewalks, drainage improvements, retaining walls, earthwork, utility services, landscaping, site amenities, and fencing.