UIRSD-BELL TOWER

The contract involves the removal of the existing wood-framed bell tower at Chilmark School, infilling the resulting opening with matching framing and roofing materials, and salvaging and relocating the bell onto a new ground pedestal adjacent to the building. The project is overseen by the Up Island Regional School District in Massachusetts, with an estimated total cost of approximately $75,000. Bids are to be submitted sealed by December 12, 2025, with a non-mandatory site visit scheduled for December 3, 2025. The procurement process is governed by Massachusetts General Laws, specifically Chapter 30, Section 39M, requiring all bids to be accompanied by a deposit of at least 5% of the bid amount, and the successful bidder must furnish a 50% labor and materials payment bond. The contract will be awarded to the most responsible and lowest eligible bidder, with the district reserving the right to reject any or all bids or waive informalities. The bid documents specify compliance with minimum wage rates as outlined in a referenced wage rate document, and bids must exclude sales tax. Submission involves mailing a signed, sealed original package to the designated address and emailing a copy to specified contacts by the deadline. The project scope emphasizes matching existing materials, and the work must adhere to applicable laws and standards. The district maintains oversight through designated contacts, with no explicit performance schedule or detailed delivery terms provided beyond the bid submission instructions. Overall, the contract emphasizes legal compliance, responsible bidding, and matching existing structural and aesthetic standards for the bell tower removal and bell relocation.