Inclined Chair Lift - Burncoat Middle School / WPS

This sealed‑bid contract awards the design, supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of an inclined chair lift for Burncoat Middle School in Worcester, MA. The City of Worcester Purchasing Division solicited bids, and Garaventa USA was the low‑responsive bidder at $123,756. The project requires full‑service delivery, compliance with prevailing‑wage and MWBE requirements, and a 20‑week performance period. Key elements include: • Full‑scope provision of all materials, equipment, labor, permits, and warranty (one‑year workmanship/materials warranty). • Mandatory 5 % bid deposit, full‑value performance and payment bonds, and weekly certified payroll reporting. • Strict diversity targets (≥ 38 % labor hours by people of color, ≥ 10 % by women, and related MWBE subcontracting goals). • Safety, noise, insurance, and insurance requirements per Massachusetts public‑work statutes.