Demolition and site work for a municipal facility in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Completed plans call for the demolition of a municipal facility; and for site work for a municipal facility.

Project address- 580 John Fitch Highway, 7 3rd Street and 104 Daniels Street Last day for questions 02/06/2026 All information with respect to this solicitation shall be directed to the Chief Procurement Officer, including questions, clarifications, or observations. Bidder shall not contact any City employee, agent, official, department, department head, or agent with regards to this solicitation. Doing so may lead to disqualification. The City of Fitchburg invites sealed bids for the demolition of three city properties, which has an estimated construction cost of $450,000. The project includes the demolition of the listed properties and related site work as described in the contract document. 2.1 ASBESTOS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS The CONTRACTOR is responsible for the licensed and certified abatement of all hazardous materials and possible hazardous materials as identified in DIVISION TWO SECTION 4 - BUILDING SURVEY REPORTS and SITE REQUIREMENTS. The CONTRACTOR shall provide such confirmation and certifications as required that the removal and disposal of all identified locations and quantities of hazardous materials have been removed and legally disposed of at a proper receiving facility. All current Federal, State and local agencies regulations and requirements governing the process of asbestos removal, including but not limited to; location, quantities, site control, abatement, testing, transport and disposal shall apply. In the event of the presence of any other hazardous materials or potentially hazardous materials, the CONTRACTOR is responsible for providing the Project Manager and the Director of the Fitchburg Board of Health with a completed copy of the Department of Labor and Industries Notification Form, or other applicable forms, as well as providing notice to other applicable Federal and State agencies as required. Notice of Asbestos Abatement must be given 10 days prior to the start of any abatement work, unless otherwise directed by the CITY. Forms must be submitted by a Massachusetts licensed hazardous material removal contractor, and subsequent abatement certification shall be provided to the CITY. Asbestos abatement shall not commence until all permitting and notification requirements are in full compliance with all applicable local, state and federal law. The Asbestos Material Survey Report is a guideline. Additional materials, locations and quantities will be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR, and shall be incorporated into the bid. A hydrant permit and the associated costs for abatement water needs is the responsibility of the demolition CONTRACTOR. 11 A valid certificate of satisfactory air quality and the verification of the removal of flammable, volatile or contaminated fluids must be provided to the project manager prior to commencement of demolition. Verification of the proper disposal of flammable fluid, fuel, fuel containers, fuel storage tanks, or contaminated liquids, soils or other materials and a completed manifest of asbestos disposal shall be provided to the project manager prior to the completion of the contract. NO DEMOLITION SHALL BE PERFORMED UNTIL THE ABOVE IS COMPLETED. 2.2 INSECT AND RODENT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS Prior to the start of any demolition work, the CONTRACTOR shall perform all work necessary to conform to the Fitchburg Board of Health, Insect and Rodent Control Requirements, and submit the proper certification to the Director of the Board of Health. 2.3 UNDERGROUND STORAGE Any underground storage tanks or containers must be removed by an appropriately licensed contractor. All work must be done to be according to CMR 527 9.00, under a permit issued by the Fitchburg Fire Department. The CONTRACTOR is required to provide proper notice to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in the event of any soil contamination. In the event that underground storage tanks or containers are found on the Project site, and are not indicated in the contract documents or specifications herein, the subsequent removal and disposal of the tank(s) and any possible soil contamination removal and disposal may be considered extra costs, subject to the execution of an approved CHANGE ORDER, including changes in TIME FOR COMPLETION, if necessary. 2.4 WATER & SEWER CONNECTIONS All water and sewer connections must be capped to the satisfaction of the City of Fitchburg's Engineering Department +/or Water or Wastewater Departments. Service connections must be terminated at the service main in the street. All work must be done by a licensed plumber under a Permit issued by the Inspector of Plumbing, prior to the commencement of the demolition activity and in coordination with the City of Fitchburg's Engineering Department +/or Water or Wastewater Departments. Contractors performing the excavation must be Bonded and Permitted by the City. 2.5 DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL Unless otherwise provided in writing by the CITY, or as directed in the specific site requirements at the end of this section, the CONTRACTOR shall demolish and remove all debris, including all walls, stairs, walkways, driveways, slabs, and all foundation walls (18 inches below grade), unless otherwise directed by the CITY, in the following manner: A) All glass and windows must be removed first. B) All materials that are lowered to the ground shall be properly wet to lay the dust incidental to its removal. Continuous wetting of the demolition process, including loading debris and clean-up will be enforced. A hydrant permit from the City Water Dept. is required. The CONTRACTOR shall make all arrangements and pay for all permits or fees to the CITY Water Dept. for water and necessary connections therefore. Final payment for demolition work will not be released until all fees and costs payable to the City's Water Dept. have been made and acknowledged. C) Notify the CITY prior to demolition or removal of any retaining walls or foundation walls that may be utilized in the final grade or for final grade retention. D) The CONTRACTOR shall break up all cellar floors and slabs into small segments prior to filling the cellar hole to grade with clean fill as approved by the Community Development Department. All fill to be 3" minus. In the event that the grade remaining in the hole will remain as final grade, no concrete, granite or any masonry shall remain as part of that grade. No material subject to rot or decomposition such as wood, garbage, organic materials, radiators, tanks, boilers, containers or similar rubbish shall be used as fill or allowed to be left on the site. E) All asphalt paving shall be disposed at an approved site or recycling facility, and a Certificate of Verification will be provided to the Project Manager. F) The CONTRACTOR must notify the Building Commissioner and the Community Development Department for an inspection of work before filling cellar hole. 2.6 CELLAR FOUNDATION HOLES All cellar foundation holes must be properly filled and terraced to adjacent grades with clean fill, and covered with soil that will support vegetative growth unless otherwise noted in the sitespecific requirements. GRAVEL FOR TOP 6-8 INCHES IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. The fill shall be a well graded, natural organic soil free of inorganic or other weak, compressible, or frozen materials, and free of stone larger than three (3) inches maximum dimension within two (2) feet of finished grade. 2.7 GRADING LOAMING AND SEEDING (not used) 2.9 FENCING The following specifications shall apply unless otherwise directed in the site-specific requirements Upon completion of all demolition work and final site grading, (excluding loam and seed process) the CONTRACTOR shall provide and install fencing when indicated in DIVISION TWO - SECTION 4, to provide the site with adequate protection for public safety according to the following specifications: Area to be fenced shall be as set forth in the site drawings and site specifics contained in these specifications. Confirm locations with the Project Manager. CONTRACTOR is responsible for exact measurements. All existing fencing located where new fencing is to be installed shall be removed by the CONTRACTOR prior to installation of new fencing. All evidences of installation debris, residues and excess soil shall be removed. A.) Chain-Link Style Fence - Fencing shall be minimum 4' height chain link fencing, unless directed otherwise, installed at highest grade. Fabric shall be 9-gauge galvanized steel with 2" mesh. Salvage shall be knuckled. Line posts shall be 2" diameter galvanized posts with 2 1/2" diameter end and corner posts. Top and bottom rails to be 1 5/8" diameter galvanized pipe. Posts installed shall be Schedule 20 type posts. Holes for concrete footings for posts shall be dug ten inches (10") in diameter and a minimum of three feet (3') in depth. Pipe posts shall be set flush with or protruding through the bottom of the concrete bases. Where ledge or granite is encountered, pipe holes must be drilled a minimum of eight inches (8") in depth, with holes at least one-half inch (1/2") larger than the diameter of the post, and must be grouted. Trowel top of grouting, and slope to direct water away from posts. In asphalt installations, holes shall be three feet (3') in depth, posts embedded in concrete as specified. Apply asphalt patch to surface, equal thickness of existing asphalt, tamped smooth. Line and terminal posts shall be spaced a maximum of eight feet (8') on center or to match adjacent fencing unless otherwise directed by the Community Development Department. Posts shall be set true to the line and grade of the fence. All ties or clips shall be spaced a maximum of fourteen inches (14") apart and be composed of Number Nine (9) galvanized steel wire. Install appropriate size post caps on all posts. Blacktop shall be patched and coated to match existing surfaces. Repair all disturbed areas. B.) Pressure Treated Wood Rail Fence - New wood fence shall be installed in the following manner: Install 6'- 6"x 6" No.2 premium grade pressure treated posts, set 3' in grade, at 7' intervals, embedded in 3500 lb. concrete. All posts to be vertically plumb, and post tops are to be chamfered around perimeters 1" at 45-degree angles, angled 45 degrees from back to front. All posts to align at front tops. Attach 2"x 8" premium grade pressure treated horizontal rail to posts, 8" from top front of posts, secured to posts with 2- 4" galvanized, weather-resistant lag bolts evenly spaced. Splices shall be at alternate posts, and shall be vertical, centered on the post face, with two bolts at each end, spaced evenly. Install to location as shown on drawing. Other types of fencing shall be installed according to the site-specific requirements. In the event of ground frost, fencing shall be installed at a later time determined by the CITY 1 580 John Fitch Hwy 2 7 Third Street/314 Water Street 3 104 Daniels Street