IFB 27-17 East Somerville Community School Facade Stabilization

The City of Somerville is seeking bids for the temporary stabilization of the façade of the East Somerville Community School. The work consists of applying joint sealant to precast concrete panels, installing weep‑holes, and adding galvanized steel washers at panel openings, with optional primer application. The contract is a low‑value, short‑duration (approximately three months) construction project that requires a 5 % bid bond, compliance with state prevailing‑wage requirements, and a suite of certifications (DCAMM, OSHA, non‑collusion, etc.). • Scope: Joint sealant installation on ~15,500 linear feet of façade, plus 500 lf of backer‑rod and 300 steel washers. • Schedule: Pre‑bid site visit 30 Sep 2026; questions due 1 Oct 2026; sub‑bid due 8 Oct 2026; full bid due 15 Oct 2026; award anticipated 19 Oct 2026; work to run Nov 2026‑Jan 2027. • Requirements: 5 % bid bond, performance and payment bonds (100 % of contract value), living‑wage compliance, OSHA 10‑hour safety training, DCAMM certification, and multiple required forms with each sealed bid.