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This is a public tender for the construction of a new police station in Westfield, MA. Sealed bids will be received from responsible and eligible prequalified bidders for the general contract. Filed subcontracts will be required in various categories including masonry, iron, roofing, glass, tiling, elevator, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 PM local time on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Westfield City Hall, Purchasing Department, Room 101. A separate deadline of Wednesday, May 20, 2026, exists for filed subcontracts. Bid documents can be obtained from Andrew T. Johnson online planroom starting April 29 at 11:00 AM. Bids must include a completed bid form, bid security of 5% of the bid amount, a certificate of eligibility from DCAMM, an update statement, and acknowledgment of addenda. Wage rates are subject to minimum wage laws. The successful bidder must provide a performance bond and a payment bond of 100% of the contract price. Bids are valid for 30 days after opening. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The bid notice states that sealed bids for the general contract will be received until 2:00 p. m. local time, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Westfield City Hall. For filed subcontracts, the deadline is 2:00 p. m. local time, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The bid notice also states, if city hall is closed due to weather emergency, the deadline for receipt of bids will be extended until 2:00 p. m. the next business day that city hall is open.
The bid notice states, contract payment shall be by the lump sum price indicated in the bid form.
The bid notice states, The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept any bid deemed by it to be in the best interest of the city of westfield, and to limit the extent of the work to keep within the limits of available funds.
The bid notice requires bidders to be esponsible and eligible prequalified bidders and specifies that a copy of a certificate of eligibility issued by the deputy commissioner of the commonwealth of massachusetts division of capital asset management and maintenance dcamm showing that the bidder has the classification and capacity rating to perform the work required must accompany the bid.
The bid notice states, No prebid conference or site visit will be held.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The bid notice states, No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of thirty 30 days saturdays, sundays and legal holidays excluded after the actual date of the opening of the general bids.
