P24-3573-C1A

Veterans Memorial Park, Waterfront Improvements and Boardwalk Reconstruction
The project consists of the reconstruction of Lynn Veterans Memorial Park and Boardwalk (formerly Lynn Heritage State Park on the waterfront). The work includes, but is not limited to, all labor and materials associated with demolition, earthwork and grading, hazardous soil management, paving, planting, addition of a splash pad, lighting, installation of site furnishings, timber framing and decking, sheet pile driving, installation of helical piles, utility replacement, accessibility upgrades, along with erosion control, site preparation, & staging and access.
The estimated project cost is $ 18,000,000.00
The work is to be accomplished within 504 calendar days of a notice to proceed. Liquidated damages in the amount of $1,800.00 per day will be assessed if the work has not been completed in accordance with the provisions of the contract within the time specified (as extended by any authorized extension of time granted in accordance with the contract provisions).
Bidders must be pre-qualified by the Massachusetts Dept. of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division in Marine Construction or Recreational Facilities to bid on the above project. An award will not be made to a Contractor who is not pre-qualified by MassDOT prior to the opening of Proposals.
The Proposed contract includes a requirement of 6% for MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) 10% for WBE (Women Business Enterprise) and 3% VOBE requirement (Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise).
The applicable local minority workforce utilization percentage is a minimum goal of 15.3%. The applicable local women workforce utilization percentage is a minimum goal of 6.9%.
Each bid must be accompanied by a bid deposit, in the form of a bid bond, cash, certified check, or a treasurer's or cashier's check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Department of Conservation and Recreation in the amount of 5% of the bid.
Each bid must be submitted through DCR’s E-Bid room at www.bidexpress.com/businesses/36765/home. Please ensure that your bid is complete and marked as responsive when submitting through DCR’s Bid room. Any bids found to be incomplete and/or marked unresponsive will be rejected by DCR and will not be considered when awarding the project.
Bids are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 30, Sect. 39F, G, H and M inclusive. Wages are subject to minimum wage rates as per M.G.L. Ch. 149, sections 26 to 27D inclusive. The Department reserves the right to waive any informalities in or to reject any and all bids if it be in the public interest to do so.
Commissioner Nicole LaChapelle Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation