Opportunity
Massport #IFB 27-17
Facade Stabilization Project at East Somerville Community School
Posted
September 25, 2026
Respond By
October 08, 2026
Identifier
IFB 27-17
NAICS
238190, 238120, 238990
This opportunity involves facade stabilization work at the East Somerville Community School in Somerville, MA. - Government Buyer: - City of Somerville, MA - IAM Capital Projects Department - Procurement & Contracting Services Office - Project Scope: - Temporary stabilization of precast panel systems - Installation of masonry caulking and joint sealants - Installation of galvanized steel washers at panel corners adjacent to openings - Mobilization and general requirements included - Products/Services Requested: - Joint sealant installation (all sides of precast concrete panels; priming required) - Galvanized steel washer installation (fastened to existing Gridworx track) - Alternate bid for additional joint sealant work - Estimated Construction Cost: - $200,000 - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Massachusetts prevailing wage laws - DCAMM certification in General Building Construction and Waterproofing/Caulking may be required - OSHA 10-hour training and CORI background checks - 5% bid bond required; 100% payment and performance bonds for successful contractor - Adherence to Somerville Living Wage and Wage Theft Ordinances - Submission of compliance forms and checklist - Design Services Provided By: - Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. - No specific OEMs for products; materials must meet technical specifications outlined in bid documents.
Description
This solicitation is for the facade stabilization project at the East Somerville Community School located at 50 Cross Street, Somerville, MA. The work involves masonry caulking and joint sealant installation. The project may require DCAMM certification in General Building Construction and Waterproofing/Caulking, OSHA 10-hour training, and CORI checks. The estimated construction cost is $200,000, with a bid deadline of October 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT. The contract award is anticipated on October 19, 2026, with substantial completion by December 31, 2026, and final completion by January 29, 2027.