This is a public tender notice from the City of Lowell, Massachusetts for the LMA Brown Street Ramp Project. The project involves repairs to the retaining wall alongside the Lowell Memorial Auditorium and the Concord River. Key aspects include removal and placement of concrete kneewalls, pedestals, and handrails, sidewalk repair, and repair of the existing masonry retaining wall. Existing light fixtures will be removed and reset. Bidders are required to submit a bid including all bid forms. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 26, 2026. Bid documents can be obtained from the City of Lowell Purchasing Department or the city's website. Bids must be secured by a 5% deposit. The successful bidder must furnish a payment bond and a performance bond of 100% of the contract price. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage rates and equal opportunity clauses. The city reserves the right to waive informalities, reject any or all bids, or accept the one in the best interest of the city. Filed sub-bids for masonry, misc ornamental iron, and waterproofing will be opened on April 1, 2026. General bids will be publicly opened on April 15, 2026. The contract duration is from May 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026. Liquidated damages of $500 per day apply for failure to complete the work by the specified dates. Questions regarding the bid must be submitted in writing by noon on January 21, 2025, to ***@***. *. * method of award is to the lowest qualified bidder.
The contract is to be fully completed by October 31, 2026.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail payment terms beyond progress payments and final payment upon acceptance of the work.
The contractor shall warrant all material and equipment furnished and work performed for a period of one year from the date of written acceptance of the work.
The city shall award the contract to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder.
Bidders must be prequalified and certified by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Highway Division, and must include evidence of their ability to complete the work, the name of the superintendent and their experience, a DCAMM certificate, and a list of citations, judgments, contract terminations, and references.
Failure to complete the work by the specified dates will be subject to liquidated damages in the amount of $500 per day.
A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a. m. on March 26, 2026, at the project site located at 50 E. Merrimack St, Lowell, MA.
The bid notice does not explicitly mention a requirement for sample submission.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid.
