Reference Number 0000333606 The City of New Bedford Purchasing Department, in conjunction with the Department of Facilities & Fleet Management is soliciting sealed bids for the Buttonwood Park Zoo Animal Ambassador Building Renovation located at 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford, MA 02740. The work of this contract will require a DCAMM Prime General Contractor certified in General Building Construction work. This work will also require DCAMM Filed Sub-Bidders certified in the following categories: Roofing, Flashing, Glazing, Painting, Fire Suppression, Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical. The bid process and award of this Contract will be under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 149. The estimated budget for this project is $2,300,000 and the estimated substantial completion date is January 2025. Bid Intent Optional Bid Intent Deadline 12/08/2023 05:00 PM EST uestion Deadline 11/30/2023 at 4:00 PM ET All questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents shall be received in writing by the City of New Bedford via the Citys bidding platform at web site Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is five percent (5%) of the bid amount made payable to the City of New Bedford, Massachusetts. The Awarded Bidder must furnish a 100 percent (100%) Performance Bond and a 100 percent (100%) Payment Bond with a surety company acceptable to the City. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages MBE/WBE/DBE participation in response to the IFB process. *The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive any informality, reject any or all bids, or accept other than the lowest priced bid if the City determines that it is in the best interests of the City. Work covered by Contract Documents: The Project consists of construction of the Animal Ambassador Building. 1. Project Address: 425 Hawthorne Street New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740 2. Work included beyond the Contract Limits: Protection and replacement of abutting sidewalks and roadways in public way, and on adjacent properties. 3. Completeness: The Work shall be as shown on the Drawings and be complete in every respect and in conformance with all applicable requirements of the governing laws and codes. B. Contract time: The Contractor may begin on-site work on, or after receipt of a written Notice to Proceed, or suitable Letter of Intent. After commencement of work, the Contractor shall pursue the Work continuously and with diligence, and bring the Project to Substantial Completion prior to date stipulated in Owner-Contractor Agreement. 1. Substantial completion is the stage in the progress of the Work when the work or designated portion thereof is sufficiently complete in accordance with the Contract Documents so the Owner can occupy or utilize the Work for its intended use. This includes any and all permits required by governmental agencies necessary for occupancy and use. C. Building Permits: Contractor is responsible to ensure all required permits are obtained, and that the work pertaining to permits is properly inspected and certified. Filed Subcontractors are required to obtain permits relating to their work. 1. Energy Efficiency (Operations Throughout Project Life): Materials and systems are intended to maximize energy efficiency for operation of Project throughout service life (substantial completion to ultimate disposition.