Maintenance - Masonry Services / CITY & WPS

The City of Worcester is issuing a sealed‑bid, blanket‑style contract for masonry maintenance, repair, and new construction services at city‑owned facilities and Worcester Public Schools. The contract covers a 12‑month period (30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2027) with optional renewals, limits individual project values to $50,000, and requires bidders to provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision. Successful contractors must furnish a 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance and payment bonds, carry extensive insurance, comply with prevailing‑wage schedules, submit weekly certified payroll and workforce reports, and meet OSHA‑10 safety training, MWBE, and wage‑theft certification requirements. The award will be based on the lowest responsible and eligible bid, with up to three contractors possibly awarded. • Scope includes brick/block/stone work, lintel and tie installation, mortar work, repointing, and related site‑cleanup. • Hourly labor rates are used; material markup capped at 15 %. • No single job may exceed $50,000 (service jobs capped at $10,000). • Requires weekly reporting, daily sign‑in/out logs, and adherence to numerous safety, insurance, and bonding mandates.