Carpet Replacement - Goddard Branch Library / WPL (re-bid)

This contract is a re‑bid for the replacement of carpet in the Goddard Branch Library of the Worcester Public Library. The City of Worcester is procuring a qualified contractor to remove the existing carpet, prepare the sub‑floor, install new Forbo Flotex carpet, replace vinyl base, and restore library furnishings. The work covers approximately 1,854 sq ft, must be performed within a single week in mid‑February 2024, and includes a one‑year warranty on materials and workmanship. The contract is awarded on a lowest‑price‑responsive‑bid basis, with prevailing‑wage and insurance requirements, and a payment bond only if the contract exceeds $25,000 (which it does not). • Scope: full removal of old carpet, installation of new Flotex carpet and vinyl base, debris disposal, and site protection. • Schedule: start ≈ Feb 18 2024, finish ≈ Feb 24 2024 (one‑week window). • Award: MassFloors, price $16,630, single‑vendor award, firm‑fixed‑price.