IFB 2026-16SD

MASONRY REPAIRS LAWRENCE SCHOOL Invitation For Bid 2026-16SD Masonry Repairs Lawrence Schools ● The Holyoke School Department invites qualified contractors to submit bid proposals for the repair of the mortar joints on the chimney and the mortar joints and cap on the retaining wall, as well as replacing bricks as needed at Lawrence School, located at 156 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA 01040. Mortar repairs will occur on the chimney at the roof line to the top cap on all four sides. The retaining wall repairs will occur along Maple Street, along the entire length of the wall, consisting of repairing the mortar and cap while replacing bricks as needed. The work on both the chimney and retaining wall must match the original color and tooling. The City has an expectation that the workmanship must match its historic nature. If any bricks, cap, or mortar is repaired or replaced, it would only be in the locations as needed along the wall, matching the original material in color and tooling. ● Non-Mandatory but highly recommended pre-bid walkthrough on 11/4/25 at 10:00 am at Lawrence School, 156 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA 01040. ● Sealed bids are due on 11/13/25 at 2:00 pm in person at 536 Dwight Street in the Procurement Office. The pictures and overhead view of the chimney and retaining wall are for reference only. Not all pictures show the full extent of the damaged areas that require repairs. All work is expected to be neat, clean, and in a professional workman-like manner. The job site will be left clean and free of debris that is generated from this project, including mortar waste and rubble. Any drips and spills must be cleaned, and there will be no exceptions. 1 Contractor Qualifications are as follows: ● Must have experience with masonry in a school environment. ● Must have completed at least 3 masonry repairs, including some in a commercial setting, within the last 5 years, for reference. ● Must include Massachusetts Prevailing Wage. The district has attached to quote. ● Must have OSHA Certified Training. ● Supply all labor, equipment, and materials to perform the work to complete the project. ● A bid awarding contractor is to have all materials delivered to the site. ● Tax-exempt and prevailing wages submittal must include a 5% bid bond. ● A 50% Payment Bond will be required from the lowest awarded bidder. ● All personnel who will be working on the project are subject to being CORI Formed, as it is the district's policy for working in a school environment. 2