Rec Shade Structures

The Town of Bourne is soliciting open market bids for the turnkey purchase and installation of cantilever shade structures and site furnishings across three municipal recreation areas in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. The scope of work encompasses all labor, equipment, excavation, concrete foundations, anchoring, assembly, and site restoration. Required deliverables include the installation of shade structures and ADA-accessible site amenities, such as picnic tables and benches. Bidders must provide 2D CAD drawings and site layout plans with their submission, and the successful contractor must submit detailed product data and structural calculations signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in Massachusetts prior to fabrication. Bids are due by 12:00 PM on November 9, 2026, and will be awarded to the lowest responsible eligible bidder based on financial ability, experience with similar projects over the last five years, and technical suitability. Submission requirements include a bid security of at least 5 percent of the bid price, an OSHA certification for all employees, and a reference sheet. The selected contractor must provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract price and comply with Massachusetts prevailing wage laws, including weekly certified payroll reporting. Payment will be issued as a single application upon project completion, subject to a 5 percent retainage until final acceptance.