City of Salem - Exterior Restoration of Dickson Memorial Chapel - IFB 26-36-PLAN (2026)
City of SalemCity · Salem, MA- Due
- Feb 4, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 7, 2026
- Primary contact
- Anthony P. Delaney
- (978) 619-5685
The 30-second brief
The City of Salem, Massachusetts is inviting sealed bids from general contractors and filed sub-bidders for the exterior restoration of the Dickson Memorial Chapel, located at Greenlawn Cemetery, 57 Orne Street, Salem, MA 01970. The estimated cost of the work is $1,000,000, and the project is funded in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund. Scope of work includes rebuilding severely deteriorated brownstone and granite buttresses, rebuilding and stabilization of selective exterior granite walls, deeply repointing brownstone and granite buttresses and granite walls, selective replacement of deteriorated brownstone units with new cast stone, removal of existing brownstone copings to provide and install new through-wall flashings and pins, resetting copings, replacing gutters, downspouts, flashings, and roof slates (roofing sub-bid required), and structural repairs to vestibule floor framing. General bidders must be DCAMM certified in Historic Masonry, and filed sub-bidders must be DCAMM certified in Roofing, with a current Certificate of Eligibility and Update Statement. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 14, 2026, at 11:00 am at the site. General bids are due by February 4, 2026, at 11:00 am.
Rebuilding brownstone and granite buttresses, Rebuilding exterior granite walls, Repointing masonry, Replacing brownstone units with cast stone, Through-wall flashings, Gutters, Downspouts, Dormer and buttress flashings, Roof slates, And structural repairs to vestibule floor framing.
Bidder qualifications, past performance in similar projects, bid price
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Summary
The City of Salem, Massachusetts is inviting sealed bids from general contractors and filed sub-bidders for the exterior restoration of the Dickson Memorial Chapel, located at Greenlawn Cemetery, 57 Orne Street, Salem, MA 01970.
The estimated cost of the work is $1,000,000, and the project is funded in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund. Scope of work includes rebuilding severely deteriorated brownstone and granite buttresses, rebuilding and stabilization of selective exterior granite walls, deeply repointing brownstone and granite buttresses and granite walls, selective replacement of deteriorated brownstone units with new cast stone, removal of existing brownstone copings to provide and install new through-wall flashings and pins, resetting copings, replacing gutters, downspouts, flashings, and roof slates (roofing sub-bid required), and structural repairs to vestibule floor framing. General bidders must be DCAMM certified in Historic Masonry, and filed sub-bidders must be DCAMM certified in Roofing, with a current Certificate of Eligibility and Update Statement. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 14, 2026, at 11:00 am at the site. General bids are due by February 4, 2026, at 11:00 am.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Bidder qualifications
- Past performance in similar projects
- Bid price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- Rebuilding brownstone and granite buttresses
- Rebuilding exterior granite walls
- Repointing masonry
- Replacing brownstone units with cast stone
- Through-wall flashings
- Gutters
- Downspouts
- Dormer and buttress flashings
- Roof slates
- Structural repairs to vestibule floor framing
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Form for General-Bid
- Form for Sub-Bid
- Bid Security (5%)
- DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility
- Contractor Update Statement (DCAMM Form)
- Document 00 44 40: Bidder Qualifications
- Reference list for similar projects over last three years
- Submit to
- Purchasing Office, Salem City Hall, 93 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970
- Scope location
- Salem, MA
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Salem?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 4, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Purchasing Office, Salem City Hall, 93 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970. For questions, contact Anthony P. Delaney.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Salem in MA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Anthony P. Delaney at (978) 619-5685. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Rebuilding brownstone and granite buttresses, Rebuilding exterior granite walls, Repointing masonry, Replacing brownstone units with cast stone, Through-wall flashings, Gutters, Downspouts, Dormer and buttress flashings, Roof slates, And structural repairs to vestibule floor framing.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Bidder qualifications, past performance in similar projects, bid price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Salem?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Salem are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Salem regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Form for General-Bid, Form for Sub-Bid, Bid Security (5%), DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility, Contractor Update Statement (DCAMM Form), Document 00 44 40: Bidder Qualifications, Reference list for simi. Review the full document from City of Salem for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Salem, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
