Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1022-DMH08-8210C-135352

Demolition and removal of Learoyd Building fire escape and porch

Massachusetts seeks a general contractor to demolish and remove the Learoyd Building fire escape and porch at Taunton State Hospital. - Government buyer: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office for Health and Human Services, Department of Mental Health (DMH), Office of Engineering and Facilities Management. - Work requested: One lump-sum demolition project (Project 2027-019) to remove and dispose of the existing iron fire escape and three-story wooden porch, including associated concrete footings and related building elements. - Repairs and restoration: Repair affected masonry and any damage or disrepair affecting facade structural integrity, and restore grounds and exterior property disturbed by the work. - Site requirements: The hospital remains occupied; the contractor must control dust and debris, maintain safe public access, and protect the facility. - Scope note: One instruction mentions replacing the wooden fire escape with a pre-engineered aluminum fire escape, while the detailed specifications primarily describe demolition and repairs. Confirm the intended scope in the bid documents. - Estimated construction cost: $30,000. Prevailing-wage requirements apply. - OEMs and named vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or commercial vendors are identified.

Description

The Department of Mental Health seeks a contractor to remove and dispose of the existing iron fire escape and wooden porch at the Learoyd Building, Taunton State Hospital, 60 Hodges Avenue, Taunton, Massachusetts. The contractor must repair any damage to the grounds and existing structure caused by removal and perform the work according to Part IV of the bid documents. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The bid documents state an estimated construction cost of $30,000.

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