*New Bid Date* Lowell Elementary School Renovations, Watertown, MA

General Project Description: The work of this Contract includes the following: Renovation of the existing 71,000 GSF Lowell Elementary School and two additions, one on the north end of the 1926 building of 3,100 GSF and the other on the south end of the 1996 addition of 20,000 GSF. The existing Lowell Elementary School was constructed in two major phases. The original building was constructed between 1926 and 1930 with a major addition and renovation occurring in 1996. Renovations will include reconfiguration of existing rooms, window and roof replacement, the addition of a two-pipe cooling loop to feed new unit ventilators, addition of a pad-mounted chiller on site and replacement of existing interior lighting and finishes. The project is located at 175 Orchard Street, Watertown, Massachusetts on approximately 8.18 acres of land which is bisected into two lots by Lowell Ave. The School sits on the southern parcel of land which is approximately 4.50 acres. No exterior improvements are anticipated for the northern parcel of land except those required to facilitate underground utility and parking improvements along Lowell Ave. Exterior sitework for the project will include additional parking and a retaining wall along Lowell Avenue, a new raised main entry area and exterior stairs, pedestrian sidewalks, underground utilities, on-site service and access roadways, playground, site amenities and raised planting beds. Prequalification with DCAMM required. Sub bids will be received until November 16, 2021 at 10:00am. Sub trades include Masonry, Miscellaneous and Ornamental Iron, Waterproofing, Damp proofing and Caulking, Roofing anf Flashing, Metal Windows, Glass and Glazing, Tile Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Painting, Acoustical Tile, Fire Protection, Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical. Prequalification with DCAMM required. On-Site Work shall begin on-site work on, or after Friday, December 17, 2021, with from receipt by General Contractor of Notice to Proceed. Work related to the Lowell Elementary School shall be substantially completed by July 27, 2022.