Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-25-1513-THO01-HW01-133925

Restoration and Painting of Historic Wood Fencing at Central Cemetery, Dunstable

The Town of Dunstable is seeking bids for the restoration and painting of approximately 750 linear feet of historic wood fencing at Central Cemetery. - Government Buyer: - Town of Dunstable, Town Administrator's Office (Jason Silva) - Oversight by Dunstable Cemetery Commission - Products/Services Requested: - Restoration and painting of historic wood fencing - Includes repair, selective replacement, preparation, priming, and painting - Wood pickets, front and back bottom boards, cedar top boards, and loose joints above granite posts - Use of Benjamin Moore oil-based exterior wood primer and finish paint or approved equals - Stainless steel nails required for fastening - Lead paint remediation and site protection - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; Benjamin Moore referenced as paint manufacturer - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Preservation of historic design, materials, proportions, and appearance - Compliance with Massachusetts prevailing wage laws - OSHA 10-hour safety certification for all workers - 50% payment bond and 5% bid deposit - Strict adherence to bid submission requirements - All work subject to review and acceptance by Town and Cemetery Commission - Completion deadline by November 30, 2026, with possible extensions - Estimated contract value: $60,000 - Lead paint remediation and environmental safety measures required

Description

The Town of Dunstable is seeking a qualified contractor to repair, selectively replace, prepare, prime, and paint approximately 750 linear feet of historic wood fencing at Central Cemetery. The work aims to restore the fence to a sound condition while preserving its historic design, materials, proportions, and appearance. All work is subject to review and acceptance by the Town and the Dunstable Cemetery Commission. The project includes compliance with prevailing wage laws and requires OSHA 10 certification for workers. Bids are due by October 21, 2026, and the estimated contract value is $60,000.

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