IFB 26-48 DPW Building Roof Repairs

IFB # 26-48
SOLICITATION FOR: DPW Building Roof Repairs
CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS
Jake Wilson, Mayor
Procurement and Contracting Services Department
Angela M. Allen, Chief Procurement Officer
RELEASE DATE: 05/06/2026
QUESTIONS DUE: 05/15/2026 by 11AM EST
Non-MANDATORY PRE-BID SITE VISIT: 05/14/2026 at 11AM EST
FILED-SUB BIDS DUE: 05/21/2026 by 2PM EST
(Filed subcontractors must also provide 5% Bid Bonds.)
GENERAL BIDS DUE DATE AND TIME: 05/28/26 by 2PM EST
DELIVER TO:
City of Somerville
Procurement & Contracting Services
Attn: Logan Carroll
Procurement Manager
Lcarroll@somervillema.gov
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
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IFB # 26-48
DPW Building Roof Repairs
Key Project Information
Project Address 1 Franey Road, Somerville, MA
Estimated Construction Cost $3,000,000
Anticipated Contract Award 6/1/2026
Est. Contract Commencement 7/1/2026
Date
Date of Substantial Completion 10/30/2026
Date of Final Completion 11/30/2026
Est. Contract Completion Date 12/20/2026
Governing Bid Law MGL C. 149 (Vertical
Construction)
Wage Requirements State Prevailing Wages
Payment Bond Requirements 100% of Contract Value
Performance Bond 100% of Contract Value
Requirements
Liquidated Damages ($ per $1,000.00
Day)
Managing Department Information
Managing City Department Capital Projects
Project Manager Ralph Henry
Project Manager Email rhenry@somervillema.gov
Designer Information
Designer Name SOCOTEC AE Consulting, LLC
Designer Address 75 Hood Park Drive, Suite 300, Boston, MA
02127
Designer Specialty Architecture
Designer Contact David Sacco
Designer Contact Email david.sacco@socotec.us

TABLE OF CONTENTS
* PART 1: INVITATION FOR BID DOCUMENTS
Section 1: GENERAL INFORMATION ON BID PROCESS
1.1 General Instructions
1.2 Bid Schedule
1.3 Submission Instructions
1.4 Questions
1.5 General Terms
Section 2: RULE FOR AWARD, QUALITY REQUIREMENTS, AND PROJECT BACKGROUND
2.1 Rule For Award
2.2 Project Background
2.3 Minimum Quality Requirements
Section 3: BID PRICING
Form for General Bid
3.0 Bid Form for Alternates (if applicable)
Unit Price Form (if applicable)
Section 4: REQUIRED BID FORMS / BIDDERS' CHECKLIST
Signed Cover Letter
Somerville Living Wage Form
Quality Requirements Form (Section 2.0)
Certificate of Non-Collusion & Tax Compliance
Certificate of Signature Authority
Reference Form (or equivalent may be attached)
5% Bid Deposit
4.1
Prevailing / Davis Bacon Wages, Statement of Compliance Form
(required with bid)
DCAMM Certification and Update Statement (General Bidders > $150K/ Filed Sub-Bidders > $25K)
OSHA Form
Vulnerable Road Users Ordinance
Somerville Wage Theft Ordinance
Responsible Employer Ordinance (if applicable)
Acknowledgement of Addenda (if applicable)
Signed W9
Certificate of Good Standing (will be required of awarded Vendor; please furnish with bid if available)
Insurance Specifications (will be required of awarded Vendor; furnish sample certificate with bid, if
4.2 p ossible)
(required post bid) Performance Bond (see specification for details)
Statement of Management (if applicable)
Payment Bond (if applicable, see specification for details)
* PART 2: SAMPLE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT / CITY's
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
* PART 3: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Access drawings and technical specifications here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11M9OeSQhw_e4GeD6YsX83_yhGKCmzYBi?usp=sharing

Roof Replacement Project SOCOTEC AE Consulting, LLC
Somerville DPW Roofs Job No. AE234948.6
1 Franey Road
Somerville, MA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART B - SPECIFICATIONS
DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 00 01 00 INVITATION TO BID ............................................ 4 PAGES
SECTION 00 03 01 FORM FOR FILED SUB BID (MASONRY) ........... 5 PAGES
SECTION 00 03 02 FORM FOR GENERAL BID ................................. 6 PAGES
SECTION 01 01 00 SUMMARY OF WORK ......................................... 8 PAGES
SECTION 01 29 00 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT. ...................... 5 PAGES
SECTION 01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION .. 7 PAGES
SECTION 01 32 00 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS ....................... 1 PAGE
SECTION 01 33 00 SUBMITTALS ....................................................... 4 PAGES
SECTION 01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS ................................ 2 PAGES
SECTION 01 50 00 CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES &
TEMPORARY CONTROLS .................................. 8 PAGES
SECTION 01 60 00 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT ............................. 4 PAGES
SECTION 01 70 00 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT ..................................... 3 PAGES
DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS
SECTION 02 05 00 DEMOLITION ....................................................... 02 05 00-1 to 02 05 00-9
SECTION 02 08 00 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REDMEDIATION ........ 02 08 00-1 to 02 08 00-18
DIVISION 03 - (NOT USED)
DIVISION 04 - MASONRY
SECTION 04 50 00 MASONRY RESTORATION (FILED SUB-BID) .... 04 50 00-1 to 04 50 00-20
DIVISION 05 - METALS
SECTION 05 31 50 STEEL DECK REPAIR ......................................... 05 31 50-1 to 05 31 50-9
DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES
SECTION 06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY ......................................... 06 10 00-1 to 06 10 00-9
DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
SECTION 07 22 00 ROOF INSULATION ............................................ 07 22 00-1 to 07 22 00-10
SECTION 07 54 00 PVC ROOFING AND FLASHING. ........................ 07 54 00-1 to 07 54 00-35
DIVISION 08 THROUGH DIVISION 21 - (NOT USED)
DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING
SECTION 22 00 01 PLUMBING - ROOF DRAINS .............................. 22 00 01-1 to 22 00 01-10
DIVISION 23 - MECHANICAL
SECTION 23 00 01 TEMPORARY MECHANICAL DISCONNECT ...... 23 00 01-1 to 23 00 01-4
DIVISION 26 - ELECTRIAL
SECTION 26 00 01 TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT ....... 26 00 01-1 to 26 00 01-3
DIVISION 24, 25, 27 THROUGH DIVISION 32 - (NOT USED)
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Roof Replacement Project SOCOTEC AE Consulting, LLC
Somerville DPW Roofs Job No. AE234948.6
1 Franey Road
Somerville, MA
DRAWINGS
TITLE SHEET ..................................................................................... G001
ROOF COMPOSITIONS, SITE PLAN, & GENERAL NOTES .............. G002
ROOF AREA PLAN - PART 1 ............................................................ A101
ROOF AREA PLAN - PART 2 ............................................................ A102
ROOF AREA PLAN - PART 3 ............................................................ A103
ROOF AREA PLAN - PART 4 ............................................................ A104
ROOF AREA PLAN - PART 5 (ALTERNATE 1) ................................. A105
ROOF AREA PLAN - PART 6 (ALTERNATE 2) ................................. A106
ROOF DETAILS (1 OF 4) ................................................................. A501
ROOF DETAILS (2 OF 4) ................................................................. A502
ROOF DETAILS (3 OF 4) ................................................................. A503
ROOF DETAILS (4 OF 4) ................................................................. A504
PHOTO SHEETS (1 OF 3) ................................................................. A505
PHOTO SHEETS (2 OF 3) ................................................................. A506
PHOTO SHEETS (3 OF 3) ................................................................. A507
END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Part 1: Invitation for Bid Documents
IFB # 26-48
DPW Building Roof Repairs
1.1 General Instructions
This solicitation will be publicly available on the Procurement & Contracting Services (PCS)
Department webpage https://www.somervillema.gov/procurement on and after 05/06/2026 .
Interested parties can also contact the PCS department during the below-noted City Hall hours of
operation.
City Hall Hours of Operation:
Monday - Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
All Responses Must be Sealed and Delivered To:
Procurement & Contracting Services Department
City of Somerville
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
It is the sole responsibility of the Offeror to ensure that the bid arrives on time at the designated
place. Late bids will not be considered and will be rejected and returned.
Bid Format:
Submit one, original (1) sealed bid package; it must be marked with the solicitation title and number.
Online submission procedures are described below in Section 1.3.
BIDS SUBMITTED MUST BE AN ORIGINAL.
The completion of the following forms is necessary for consideration of a potential contract award.
submitting bid documents, please retain the order of documents as provided below:
1) Form for General Bid
2) Bid Form for Alternates (if applicable)
3) Unit Price Form (if applicable)
4) Somerville Living Wage Form
5) Quality Requirements Form
6) Certificate of Non-Collusion & Tax Compliance
7) Certificate of Signature Authority
8) Reference Form
9) 5% Bid Deposit
10) Prevailing / Davis Bacon Wages Statement of Compliance Form
11) OSHA Form
12) Somerville Vulnerable Road Users Ordinance Form
13) Somerville Wage Theft Ordinance
14) Responsible Employer Ordinance (if applicable)
15) DCAMM Certification and Update Statement (Required for General Bidders if
more than $150K and Filed Sub-Bidders if more than $25K)
If all required documents are not present, the bid may be deemed non-responsive and may result
in disqualification of the bid unless the City determines that such failure(s) constitute(s) a minor

informality, as defined in Chapter MGL 30B.
A complete bid must also include a cover letter signed by an official authorized to bind the Offeror
contractually and contain a statement that the proposal is firm for ninety (90) days. An unsigned
letter, or one signed by an individual not authorized to bind the Offeror, may be disqualified.
The Offeror's authorized official(s) must sign all required bid forms.
The Price Form in Section 3.0 must be completed. No substitute form will be accepted. Pricing must
remain firm for the entire contract period.
All information in the Offeror's response should be clear and concise. The successful response will be
incorporated into a contract as an exhibit; therefore, Offerors should not make claims to which they
are not prepared to commit themselves contractually.
The successful Offeror must be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City of Somerville values a diverse workforce and believes it contributes to a work product and
customer experience that best reflects the community in our city. Applicants are highly encouraged
to include any certifications and documents that recognize the diversity of the Offeror's work force,
including ownership of the offering firm/organization, executive leadership, management, and
employees proposed for the work in Somerville, including diversity of sub-consultants. Please use
the supplier diversity form (see Section 4.0) with supporting documentation to share your
diversity data with the City.
1.2 Bid Schedule
Key dates for this Invitation for Bids:
IFB Issued 05/06/2026
Deadline for Submitting Questions to 05/15/2026 by 11AM EST
IFB
Filed Sub-Bids Due 5/21/2026 by 2PM EST
General Bids Due 05/28/26 by 2PM EST
Anticipated Contract Award 6/1/2026
Est. Contract Commencement Date 7/1/2026
Est. Contract Completion Date 12/20/2026
Responses must be City of Somerville
Procurement & Contracting
delivered by Services Department
05/28/26 by
Attn: Logan Carroll
to:
2PM EST 93 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143

1.3 Submission Instructions
If you submitting your bid online via Bidexpress.com , then you do not need to also submit a sealed bid package
as instructed below. Email is not an acceptable method of submission of bids.
Please submit one sealed bid package with the following contents and marked in the following manner:
Contents of Sealed Bid Package Marked As
Envelope 1: Sealed Bid: Shall Include (1) original To Be Marked: IFB # 26-48 DPW Building
and one (1) electronic copy. [Electronic copies are to be Roof Repairs
submitted on USB drives and are to be saved in Adobe Acrobat
format. ("Read only" files are acceptable.)]
Please send the complete sealed package to the Logan Carroll
attention of : Procurement Manager
Procurement & Contracting Services
Department
Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
Live Bid Opening Link
Filed Sub-Bid Opening - IFB 26-48 DPW Building Roof Repairs
Time: May 21, 2026 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82362656353?pwd=aplHa0U6QeUEXKv0uNzJJKc5xX1g17.1
Meeting ID-823 6265 6353
Passcode-888537
General Bid Opening - IFB 26-48 DPW Building Roof Repairs
Time: May 28, 2026 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83921606497?pwd=G6BEsx57sNC8spvWyb2tW3aSwyKcQW.1
Meeting ID-839 2160 6497
Passcode-693379

Methods of Bid Submission
Bidders may submit bids in any of the following ways. All bids will be timestamped and must be
received no later than due date and time.
1) Sealed bids can be sent to City Hall through the US Postal Service or other delivery service (e.g.
FedEx, UPS).
2) BidExpress.com is an online bidding platform where bidders can submit all required documents.
The fee to use this service is approximately $50.00 unless your company has a subscription with
BidExpress. You can access the bid package and forms via the City of Somerville BidExpress page
at: https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/33100/home A user guide is attached for your
reference.
3) For any technical assistance while submitting the online bid, please contact the BidExpress
Customer support team at www.bidexpress.com. Bidders may submit bids in any of the following
ways. All bids will be timestamped and must be received no later than due date and time.
Bid Format
Responses shall be prepared on standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper (charts may be landscaped but must be on 8.5 x 11
inch paper) and shall be in a legible font size (12). All pages of each response shall be appropriately numbered
(and with consecutive page numbering across tabs). In an effort to reduce waste, we discourage the use of 3-
ring binders.
Elaborate format and binding are neither necessary nor desirable.
Qualifications & Experience
The Offeror may include any additional literature and product brochures. The Quality Requirements Form
(Section 2), or set of basic business standards, must be submitted with bid.
References
The Offeror shall list at least three relevant references, which the City may contact. The City of Somerville
reserves the right to use ourselves as a reference. References shall include the following information:
The name, address, telephone number, and email address of each client listed above.
A description of the work performed under each contract. The amount of the contract.
A description of the nature of the relationship between Offeror and the customer.
The dates of performance. The volume of the work performed.
1.4 Questions

Questions are due: 05/15/2026 by 11AM EST
Questions concerning this solicitation must be delivered in writing to:
Logan Carroll
Procurement Manager
Somerville City Hall
Procurement & Contracting Services Department
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
Or emailed to:
Lcarroll@somervillema.gov
Or faxed to:
617-625-1344
Answers will be sent via an addendum to all Offerors who have registered as bid holders. Bidders are encouraged
to contact the Procurement & Contracting Services Department to register as a bid document holder to
automatically be alerted as to addenda as they are issued. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to also monitor the
bid portal on the City's website for any updates, addenda, etc. regarding that specific solicitation. The web address
is:
https://www.somervillema.gov/procurement.
Any bidders that contact City personnel outside of the Procurement & Contracting Services Department
regarding this bid may be disqualified.
1.5 General Terms
Estimated Quantities
The City of Somerville has provided estimated quantities, which will be ordered/purchased over the course of the contract
period. These estimates are estimates only and not guaranteed.
Bid Signature
A response must be signed as follows: 1) if the Offeror is an individual, by her/him personally; 2) if the Offeror is a
partnership, by the name of the partnership, followed by the signature of each general partner; and 3) if the Offeror is a
corporation, by the authorized officer, whose signature must be attested to by the clerk/secretary of the corporation (& with
corporate seal).
Time for Bid Acceptance and City Contract Requirements
The contract will be awarded within 90 days after the bid opening. The time for award may be extended for up to 45
additional days by mutual agreement between the City and the apparent lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The
Offeror's submission will remain in effect for a period of 90 days from the response deadline or until it is formally
withdrawn, a contract is executed, or this solicitation is canceled, whichever occurs first. The Offeror will be required to
sign a standard City contract per the City's general terms included herein as Part 2.
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