25-19 Installation of a Perennial Herb and Flower Garden Project

Sealed bids for f25-19 Installation of a Perennial Herb and Flower Garden Project will be received at the Purchasing Office, City of Everett, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 until the time specified below at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read.

Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the Office online at the city website Purchasing – Everett, MA – Official Website (cityofeverett.com)

Bids will be opened in the Purchasing Office on November 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.

A payment bond in an amount equal to 50 percent of the total amount of the contract price with a surety company qualified to do business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will be required for the faithful performance of the contract.

All bids for this project are subject to applicable public bidding laws of Massachusetts, including, but not limited to G.L. c.30, §39M.

Attention is directed to the minimum wage rates to be paid as determined by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development and the weekly payroll record submittal requirements under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Section 26 through 27D inclusive.

Selection of the contractor will be based upon bidder qualifications, including evidence of past performance in similar projects, and bid price.  The contract will be awarded to the bidder deemed by the awarding authority to be the lowest responsible and eligible bidder.

The bidder agrees that its bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of 30 days, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays excluded, after the opening of the bids.

The City reserves the right to waive any informalities, to accept or reject, in whole or in part any or all bids, or take whatever other action may be deemed to be in the best interest of the City.