School Administration Building Awning Removal & Reinstall

The City of Chicopee is soliciting sealed lump-sum bids for the removal, preparation, recovering, and reinstallation of existing awning frames at the Chicopee Public Schools Administration Building located at 219, 229, and 233 Exchange Street. The selected contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to complete the work, which specifically requires the use of Sunbrella Awning/Marine fabric in Royal Blue Tweed. The contractor is responsible for verifying all awning dimensions in the field and ensuring installation follows manufacturer recommendations. All old fabric and construction debris must be removed and disposed of by the contractor. Bids are due by September 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM and must be submitted in duplicate in a sealed envelope to the Purchasing Department. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with delivery time also considered as a potential factor. The total project cost must not exceed 25,000 dollars. The period of performance begins upon award and ends 90 days later, with scheduling coordinated through the Chicopee Public Schools Maintenance Department. This project is subject to Department of Labor Standards Prevailing Wage Rates, and bidders must provide tax certifications and certify they are not debarred from public construction work in Massachusetts.