Project Information

Bid Title

Theater Systems Upgrade - Newman Elementary School; IFB 25BDC263B

Issuing Agency

Town of Needham

Location

Massachusetts

Published Date

May 21, 2025

Closing Date

May 29, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

25BDC263B

Original Source

Join to Access Full Details

Bid Inquiries

Join to Access Full Details

Bid Documents

Join to Access Full Details

Project Description

Bid Number:	25BDC263B
Bid Title:	Theater Systems Upgrade - Newman Elementary School; IFB 25BDC263B
Category:	Bids for Building Construction Services (Chapter 149)
Status:	Open

Description: PLEASE NOTE: The bid due date has changed. *The Town has issued an addendum to its Bid. Please refer to addendum #3 dated May 20, 2025 on Projectdog. Bidders are reminded that they must acknowledge receipt of all addenda.* *The Town has issued an addendum to its Bid. Please refer to addendum #2 dated May 19, 2025 on Projectdog. Bidders are reminded that they must acknowledge receipt of all addenda.* *The Town has issued an addendum to its Bid. Please refer to addendum #1 dated May 9, 2025 on Projectdog. Bidders are reminded that they must acknowledge receipt of all addenda.* LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF NEEDHAM – Permanent Public Building Committee INVITATION FOR BIDS Electrical General Contractors THEATER SYSTEMS UPGRADE – NEWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contract ID # 25BDC263B April 24, 2025 The Town of Needham, Massachusetts, acting through its Town Manager and Permanent Public Building Committee, invites sealed bids from Electrical General Contractors for the Theater Systems Upgrade – Newman Elementary School Project located at 1155 Central Ave, Needham, MA in accordance with the Contract Documents prepared by Hewshott International, LLC.  Bidders can submit bids for this project in the following categories of work: Electrical General Contractor Contract Documents will be made available online, download free of charge, to all registered Bidders at www.projectdog.com beginning from 9:00 AM, April 24, 2025.  Enter Project Code 868285. Contact: Projectdog, Inc. 978-499-9014 or email For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. .  Contract Documents may also be examined by appointment at the Town of Needham by contacting Kathryn Copley at 781-455-7550 x 72314. A non-mandatory pre-bid walk through will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 7, 2025,  at the Newman Elementary School located at 1155 Central Avenue, Needham, MA. The project is an upgrade to all the 1) theater sound system, from analog to digital all 2) theatrical lighting systems from incandescent to LED, 3) replace architectural wall sconces and stage/catwalk work lights with LED, 4) replace theatrical curtains with inherently flame retardant (IFR) curtains, and 5) video system upgrades and enhancements within the existing Newman Elementary School Theater.  All work associated with the renovation is to be substantially completed and the system fully operational by September 15, 2026. The Estimated Construction Cost: $1,425,000. DCAMM Certification is required. The GC shall include sub-sub-contractors for 1) Stage Curtains and Rigging, 2) Theatrical Lighting and Controls, 3) Integrated Audio-Video Systems and Equipment in their bid or confirm how they will self-perform these specialties. Electrical General Contractor bids are due on 5/22/2025 at the Public Service Administration Window, 500 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA 02492 until the deadlines at 2:00PM at which time they will be publicly opened and read in the adjacent Charles River Room. Late bids and Email bids will not be accepted. Wages are subject to prevailing wage rates as per M.G.L. Chapter 149, Section 26-27H as amended. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids as determined to be in the best interests of the Town and to waive minor informalities. Contact the Architect or the OPM with questions: Architect: Brandon Creel (Hewshott International, LLC) For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address.OPM:  Hank Haff (Town of Needham, BD&CD) For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address.. This legal notice is also posted on the Massachusetts Newspaper Publishers Association’s (MNPA) website at ( http://masspublicnotices.org/ ). Publication Date/Time: 4/24/2025 9:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 5/29/2025 2:00 PM Contact Person: Kathryn Copley, Administrative Specialist; 781-455-7550 x72314; kcopley@needhamma.gov Plan & Spec Available: Contract Documents will be made available online, download free of charge, to all registered Bidders at www.projectdog.com beginning from 9:00am, April 24, 2025. Enter Project Code: 868285 or email frontdesk@projectdog.com

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 238210Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
• NAICS 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
• NAICS 541512Computer Systems Design Services

* Disclaimer: Government BidHub provides information on bids, RFPs (Requests for Proposals), and RFQs (Requests for Qualifications) solely for convenience and informational purposes. This site is not an official public notice board. For official details, responses, or inquiries, please contact the relevant government agency directly.