Rec Shade Structures

The Town of Bourne is soliciting bids for the purchase and installation of cantilever shade structures and associated site furnishings, including ADA-accessible picnic tables, for three municipal recreation areas in Massachusetts. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible eligible bidder based on the base bid and any selected alternates. To be eligible, bidders must demonstrate financial stability, provide at least five references for similar projects completed within the last five years, and submit technical drawings in PDF format for evaluation. The project must be completed within 60 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed. The contractor is required to provide structural drawings and calculations sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in Massachusetts and ensure all installations meet wind design criteria and ADA accessibility standards. Key financial requirements include a bid security of at least 5 percent of the bid price, and the successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract value. Payment is issued upon project completion, subject to a 5 percent retainage and the submission of certified weekly payroll records to ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws. Bidders must also provide OSHA certification and sign a combined certificate of compliance covering non-collusion, tax compliance, and labor harmony.