Sealed bids for Saint Louis Park Phase 2 construction in Lowell, MA due October 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Bid security of 5% required. Performance and payment bonds of 100% required. Project value base bid plus add alts: $2,368,000. Contract period April 1, 2027 to June 30, 2028. Liquidated damages $500/day. Lowest qualified bidder award. MBE 4. 2% and WBE 8. 8% participation goals. Questions due October 14, 2026 via email.
The contract shall end on or before June 30, 2028. The bidder agrees to fully complete the contract by November 30, 2026 as stipulated in the specifications. failure to complete the work by the dates herein specified. . . will be subject to liquidated damages in the amount of 500 per day.
Payments are made as provided in paragraph 25, progress payments, of the general conditions. the owner agrees to pay the contractor in current funds for the performance of the contract, subject to additions and deductions, as provided in the general conditions of the contract, and to make payments on account thereof as provided in paragraph 25, progress payments.
The performance bond requires the contractor to make at its own cost and expense any and all defects and deficiencies in materials or workmanship which may appear in the work provided for in said contract within the period of one year from the date of approval and acceptance of all work under said contract.
The contract is awarded to the lowest responsible demonstrably possessing the skill, ability, and integrity necessary to faithfully perform the work called for by the contract. The basis of award is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total cost.
Each prospective bidder must be prequalified and certified by the massachusetts department of transportation, highway division to perform this work in accordance with the regulations governing classification and rating of prospective bidders. Bidders must also submit at least five references.
Failure to complete work by specified dates will be subject to liquidated damages in the amount of 500 per day. If the successful bidder fails to execute the contract within 10 days, they shall forfeit to the owner, as liquidated damages for such failure or refusal, the security deposited with his bid.
Prospective bidders are required to submit all questions in writing to the chief procurement officer by 1:00 p. m. by October 14, 2026. any questions received after this time will not be considered for review by the city.
The city may reject bids if the bidder has not completed a prior project. . . has been declared in default on a prior contract. . . has failed to complete a prior project in a timely fashion or is not capable of performing the within contract. Any bid received after the specified time shall not be considered.
The project value is stated as base bid plus add alts: 2, 368, 000 which is $2,368,000.
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