RFP - Nantucket Public Schools Modular Administration Building

Nantucket Public Schools, acting through the Town of Nantucket, is soliciting proposals for the design and construction of a new modular Administration Building at 24 Surfside Road, Nantucket, MA, under M.G.L. Chapter 149. The solicitation, numbered nantucket-ma-816, was posted on July 29, 2026, with proposals due by August 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Responses must be submitted electronically on two labeled thumb drives—one for qualifications and one for pricing—along with one original and two hard copies to the specified address. All proposers must hold a current DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and provide certifications including OSHA 10-hour safety training, tax compliance under M.G.L. c. 62C §49A, foreign corporation registration if applicable, and a Vendor Taxpayer Identification Number. The contract follows a design-build model using AIA Document A141–2014 and requires compliance with the MA Stretch Energy Code, prevailing wage laws, and all applicable state and federal statutes, including labor registration, anti-kickback provisions, and equal employment opportunity requirements. The contract mandates the use of heavy-duty UV-resistant, weatherproof membranes for module protection during transit and installation, pressure-treated framing with 0.60 lb retention for weather-exposed elements, vapor barriers under slabs, and protective coatings on HVAC units in coastal environments. Work must be completed with substantial completion by December 31, 2026, and time is declared of the essence. Contractors are required to provide performance and payment bonds for the full contract amount, maintain minimum employer’s liability insurance of $1,000,000, and carry builder’s risk insurance throughout the project. Labor rates are governed by prevailing wage schedules for classifications such as laborers, equipment drivers, and sprinkler fitters, with certified payrolls submitted regularly. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical compliance, adherence to drawings, clarity, prior similar experience in modular construction, schedule feasibility, and references from Massachusetts-based projects, with award determined on a trade-off basis rather than lowest price technically acceptable. The evaluation includes adjectival ratings, and any unacceptable rating may lead to disqualification unless remediated. No contract value is explicitly stated due to missing quantities or line items, and no FOB terms, accounting codes, or electronic invoicing systems are specified. All