Bangs Community Center Renovations

The Town of Amherst is soliciting sealed bids from qualified General Contractors and filed sub bidders for the Bangs Community Center Renovation Project, located in Amherst, Massachusetts. The project involves a phased interior renovation aimed at upgrading building systems, enhancing safety, and improving accessibility. Key components include replacing rooftop HVAC units with new systems, installing Variable Air Volume boxes, and upgrading thermostats to boost energy efficiency and climate control. The project also requires the installation of a comprehensive automatic sprinkler system and a new fire alarm system to meet current fire safety standards. Additionally, ADA improvements will be made to ensure accessible pathways and compliance with accessibility regulations, potentially involving reconfiguration of interior spaces, relocating program areas, and adding new restrooms to accommodate functional needs. The project is valued between two to five million dollars and was publicly advertised on August 6, 2025, with a response deadline of September 16, 2025. It is categorized under NAICS code 333998, which pertains to other miscellaneous general purpose machinery manufacturing, and is managed by the Town of Amherst’s procurement office. Interested bidders can find more details and access the bid documents through the town’s official bidding portal.