Kelley Square Pylon / E.D.

The City of Worcester is procuring a new steel pylon and associated civil, structural, electrical, and signage work at Kelley Square. The scope includes drilled‑shaft foundations, cast‑in‑place concrete pile‑caps, stone‑masonry veneer, structural‑steel erection, custom illuminated signage, utility relocation, traffic‑control, and site‑restoration. The contract is a sealed‑bid, public‑works solicitation governed by Massachusetts M.G.L. Chapter 30 § 39M, requiring prevailing‑wage compliance, weekly certified‑payroll reporting, and extensive MWBE documentation. The award went to JAM Corporation at a bid of $289,500, with a performance deadline of 3 July 2026 and a liquidated‑damages clause of $1,500 per day for overruns. • Core work: foundation (drilled shafts, concrete caps), steel tower erection, stone veneer, electrical lighting & signage. • Mandatory requirements: 5 % bid bond, full‑value performance/pay‑bond, prevailing‑wage schedules, weekly payroll, MWBE participation, insurance, safety, and noise ordinances. • Timeline: pre‑bid conference 8 Oct 2025, bid opening 22 Oct 2025, 215‑day construction period, substantial completion 3 Jul 2026.