General Bids_IFB 27-17 East Somerville Community School Facade Stabilization

The City of Somerville is seeking a qualified contractor to perform temporary façade stabilization on the East Somerville Community School. The work consists of applying joint sealant to precast concrete panels, installing weep‑holes, adding galvanized steel washers, preparing mock‑ups, and conducting sealant adhesion tests, all in accordance with design documents from Simpson Gumpertz & Heger. The contract is a low‑value IFB with a fixed price of approximately $200,000, a 5 % bid bond, and strict compliance requirements (Living Wage, prevailing‑wage, DCAMM certification, OSHA, etc.). The project timeline is short—about three months from early November 2026 to late January 2027—with liquidated damages for delays. • Scope: Sealant application, backer‑rod installation, priming, weep‑hole and washer installation, mock‑up creation, adhesion testing. • Mandatory documentation: DCAMM certification, Living Wage Form, Quality Requirements Form, Non‑Collusion Certificate, 5 % bid bond, OSHA Form, and numerous other compliance forms. • Schedule: Pre‑bid site visit 30 Sep 2026; questions due 1 Oct 2026; filed sub‑bid deadline 8 Oct 2026; final bid deadline 15 Oct 2026; award expected 19 Oct 2026; work to run 02 Nov 2026 – 29 Jan 2027.