Repair, Maintenance, and Painting work at the BCYF Clougherty Pool and Bathhouse

The City of Boston (the City), acting by the Commissioner of the Boston Centers for Youth & Families, hereinafter referred to as the Official, invites sealed bids for the performance of the work generally described above, and particularly set forth in the Invitation for Bids. The bid documents will be accessible online from Monday, March 23, 2020, through Friday, April 10, 2020, by visiting the City of Boston Public Procurement website at the following link http://www.cityofboston.gov/procurement/ and accessing the event ID #  EV00007839, or by calling Varnie Jules, Finance Unit Manager @ 617-635-4920 x 2149.

The attention of all bidders is directed to the provisions of the Invitation for Bids and contract documents, specifically to the requirements for bid deposits, insurance, and performance bonds as may be applicable. All bids for this project are subject to M.G.L. c.30, s. 39M and in accordance with the terms and provisions of the contract documents.  

Bid Deposit (5%)

All bids submitted for this project should be accompanied by a bid deposit of 5% of the total bid amount. The bid deposit shall be in the form of a bid bond, certified check, treasurer’s check or cashier’s check and made payable to the City of Boston.

Certificate of Insurance

All bids submitted for this project must include a current copy of the bidder’s Certificate of Liability Insurance with evidence of General Liability and workers compensation Insurance coverage. 

Labor/Materials Payment Bond (50%)  

In accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 30, s. 39M a Labor and Materials payment bond shall be required from the successful bidder to guarantee the faithful performance of the contract. Such bond shall be issued by a surety company qualified to do business under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and such surety company must be included in the U.S. Treasury’s current list of approved sureties (Circular 570).

If the total bid price is greater than $50,000, the Labor/Materials Payment Bond shall be in the sum equal to 50% of the total amount of the contract. 

Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA)

The successful bidder must provide evidence to the awarding authority that its employees who will be working under this project have received the required training in Occupational Safety and Health education as per OSHA standards. 

Prevailing Wage

Bidders are hereby notified that this project is subject to M.G.L. c.30, s. 39M and in accordance, contractors must pay prevailing wage as set by the Division of Occupational Safety within the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Every contractor or subcontractor which performs construction work on the project is required to submit weekly payroll reports and a statement of compliance directly to the awarding authority by mail or email and keep them on file for three years.  Each weekly payroll report must contain: the employee’s name, address, occupational classification, hours worked, and wages paid. A sample of a payroll reporting form may be obtained at http://www.mass.gov/dols/pw

Bidders are further notified that they shall submit prices for and bid prices shall be compared on the basis of the entire period of performance. This contract shall be subject to the availability of an appropriation. Therefore, if sufficient funds are not appropriated for the contract in any fiscal year, the Official reserves the right to cancel the contract. 

Sealed bids shall be filed electronically no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, April 10, 2020 by login onto the City of Boston Procurement website as listed and accessing the above listed event number. The contract awarded pursuant to this invitation for bid will commence on or about Monday, April 20, 2020. 

The Official reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any and all bids if it is in the public interest to do so. The award of any contract shall be subject to the approval of the Mayor of Boston and the Awarding Authority. The maximum time for bid acceptance by the City after the opening of bids shall be ninety days (90 days). 

William Morales, Commissioner