Town of Holden, Town of Holden, MA·City
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The Town of Holden is soliciting sealed bids for the Dawson Modular Connector project (DPW CP26-04). The scope of work involves connecting the existing Dawson Elementary School to an existing modular classroom building. Construction includes new concrete foundations, an interior ADA ramp, wood-framed insulated exterior walls with gypsum board and plywood sheathing, and a wood-framed roof with insulated membrane roofing, flashings, and air barriers. The project is procured under M.G.L. c.149 and requires DCAMM Certification in General Construction. A mandatory 5% bid bond or certified check is required, along with 100% performance and payment bonds for contracts over $150,000. General bids are due May 18, 2026, with filed sub-bids for HVAC due May 7, 2026. A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for April 23, 2026.
Sealed bids, Certified check or bid bond, DCAMM Certification
certified check, bid bond, Payment Bonds, Performance Bonds
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Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 18, 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: Department of Public Works (DPW) Facility, 18 Industrial Drive, Holden, MA 01520. For questions, contact Peter M Lukes.
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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: certified check, bid bond, Payment Bonds, Performance Bonds. Review the full document from Town of Holden for the complete list.
Most government agencies, including Town of Holden 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.
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.
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Peter M Lukes. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Holden, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Sealed bids, Certified check or bid bond, DCAMM Certification. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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