Sealed bids for furnishing
prefabricated
metal storage units will be received at the office of the town manager until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Specifications and bid forms are available at the office of the town manager. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid security. A performance bond is required. Selection of the contractor will be based on bidder qualifications and bid price. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder. The bidder agrees that its bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of 30 days. The town reserves the right to waive any informalities, to accept or reject, in whole or in part any or all bids, or take whatever other action may be deemed to be in the best interest of the town. The work consists of providing and delivery of
prefabricated
metal storage buildings and all work incidental thereto, in accordance with the specifications and conceptual plans. The successful bidder must agree to commence work within ten days of the date of the notice to proceed and to fully complete the project within the time limit stated in the form of general bid. Bids will be compared on the basis of prices set forth in the bid forms. In the event that there is a discrepancy between the lump sum or unit prices written in words and figures, the prices written in words will govern. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder pursuant to general laws chapter 149, section 44a 2, as amended. Prevailing wage rates apply to this project. The contractor shall carry and continuously maintain until completion of the contract, insurance as specified in the agreement. The contractor shall comply with the provisions of Massachusetts general laws, chapter 30, section 39r concerning contractor records. The contractor shall furnish all labor, services, materials, equipment, plant, machinery, apparatus, appliances, tools, supplies, and all other things necessary to do all work required for the completion of each item of the work and as herein specified. The work to be done and paid for under any item shall not be limited to the exact extent mentioned or described but shall include all incidental work necessary or customarily done for the completion of that item. The units will be placed adjacent to each other on an existing concrete pad. The town requires at least ten days notice of anticipated delivery date. Delivery of the storage units shall be no later than December 31, 2025.