Description
The Town of Dunstable is seeking a qualified contractor to restore, repair, selectively replace, prime, and paint approximately 750 linear feet of historic wood fencing at the Central Cemetery. The work must preserve the fence’s historic character, include replacement of about 50 deteriorated pickets and repair of roughly 40 loose wood‑to‑wood joints above granite posts, and be completed under the oversight of the Cemetery Commission. Bidders must submit a lump‑sum price, a 5 % bid deposit, and provide a payment bond equal to 50 % of the contract price. The contract is estimated at $60,000, with work to start no later than October 27 2026 and be finished by November 30 2026.
• Scope includes fence inspection, repair/re‑fastening, selective wood component replacement, surface preparation, priming, and two‑coat painting using specified oil‑based primer and exterior finish paint.
• Contractor must meet a minimum of three years relevant experience, hold a valid MA contractor license, provide OSHA 10‑hour certification for workers, and comply with lead‑paint and prevailing‑wage statutes.
• Required documentation includes a signed Addenda Acknowledgement Form, bid security, insurance certificates, and a one‑year warranty on labor and materials.