Community Park Improvements- Tennis Courts

The Town of Charlemont, Massachusetts, is soliciting sealed bids for the Community Park Improvements Project at 10 School Street, with a scope that includes demolition of existing tennis courts and construction of approximately 1,110 square yards of new asphalt court surfaces, along with fencing, ADA-compliant pathways, drainage and infiltration enhancements, site furnishings such as picnic tables and benches meeting specific approved standards, parking lot striping, and all incidental work necessary for full project completion. The project is governed under M.G.L. c.30, §39M, with a NAICS code of 237990, and the estimated construction cost is $220,000. Bids must be submitted as a lump sum by 1:00 PM on June 26, 2026, to the Town Administrator at 157 Main Street, Charlemont, MA, and must include a bid deposit equal to five percent of the total bid amount, payable via bid bond, certified check, treasurer’s check, or cashier’s check. The award will be made to the lowest eligible and responsible bidder, with no preference given for set-asides. Contractors must comply with all applicable Massachusetts state laws and regulations, including M.G.L. Chapter 149, Sections 26 through 27D, requiring payment of prevailing wages and submission of certified payroll reports on a weekly basis, and M.G.L. c.62C §49A, mandating certification of tax compliance under penalties of perjury. Bidders must also certify under penalty of perjury that their bids were made in good faith without collusion or fraud. Required bonding includes a performance bond and payment bond each equal to 100 percent of the contract amount, issued by a surety licensed in Massachusetts, along with workers’ compensation at statutory limits, commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, and an umbrella policy of $1 million, with the Town named as an additional insured. Site requirements include obtaining all necessary permits, coordinating Dig Safe notifications, protecting existing utilities, maintaining erosion and sediment controls, keeping the site clean and secure, repairing any damage caused by construction, and adhering strictly to OSHA safety standards and ADA requirements as depicted on plans. Submittals for materials, layouts, striping, and furniture must be reviewed and approved by the Town prior to ordering or commencement of work