Phase 2.2 Selective Window Replacement at McCarthy Apartments 667-2 Elderly Housing Development

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The Melrose Housing Authority, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Contractors for the Phase 2.2 Selective Window Replacement at McCarthy Apartments 667-2 Elderly Housing Development for the Melrose Housing Authority in Melrose, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by Raymond T. Guertin, Architect.

The Project consists of: Selective replacement of 63 existing CPVC windows with new fiberglass replacement windows in residential units, including all related work as indicated in the Drawings and Project Manual.

Alternate No. 1 – Selective replacement of 18 additional CPVC windows in residential units with new fiberglass windows, including all related work.

Alternate No. 2 – Selective replacement of 24 additional CPVC windows in residential units with new fiberglass windows, including all related work.

Alternate No. 3 – Selective replacement of 11 additional CPVC windows in MHA Office with new fiberglass windows, and replacement of two (2) CPVC windows in MHA Conference Room with one (1) triple-wide, double-hung vinyl window and wall infill as shown on the drawings.

The work is estimated to cost $432,000.00 including the cost of all alternates. (Base Bid: $239,000 – Alternates: $193,000)

Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.l49 §§26 to 27H inclusive.

General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the category of Doors and Windows.

General Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m.,Thursday, April 10, 2025 and publicly opened, forthwith.

This project is being Electronically Bid (E-Bid). All bids shall be prepared and submitted online at Projectdog.com and received no later than the date & time specified above. Hard copy bids will not be accepted by the Awarding Authority. For assistance, contact Projectdog, Inc. at 978.499.9014.

General bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (considering all alternates), and made payable to the Melrose Housing Authority.

Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available in electronic form and without cost or charge at Projectdog.com, project code 867596, beginning Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Persons desiring hard copies of the documents shall be solely responsible for all printing costs.

General bidders must agree to contract with minority and women business enterprises as certified by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO), formerly known as SOMWBA. The combined participation benchmark reserved for such enterprises shall not be less than 13% of the final contract price including accepted alternates. Request for waivers must be sent to EOHLC (david.mcclave@mass.gov) 5 calendar days prior to the General Bid date. NO WAIVERS WILL BE GRANTED AFTER THE GENERAL BIDS ARE OPENED.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE / SITE VISIT:
Date and Time: 10 A.M. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Address: 910 Main Street, Melrose, Massachusetts 02176

SITE VIST BY APPOINTMENT:
For an appointment call Martin Corona, Executive Director at 781-665-1622.