Pare Corporation
Town of Westerly
Transfer Station Repairs
Pare Project No.: 25080.01
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIVISION 0 – BIDDING AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
SECTION TITLE
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Invitation to Bid
Instructions to Bidders
Supplemental Instructions to Bidders
Bid Form
Supplements to Bid Form
Bid Bond
Notice of Award
Agreement
Notice to Proceed
Performance Bond
Payment Bond
Change Order
Certificate of Substantial Completion
Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract
Supplemental Conditions
DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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Summary of Work
Contractors Use of the Premises
Contract Considerations
Coordination and Meetings
Permits and Regulatory Requirements
Project Safety and Health Specifications
Reference Standards
Environmental Protection Procedures
Emergency Response Plan Requirements
Special Provisions
Submittals
Construction Scheduling
Quality Control
Temporary Facilities and Controls
Material and Equipment
Contract Closeout
Maintenance
October 22, 2025
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Pare Corporation
Town of Westerly
Transfer Station Repairs
Pare Project No.: 25080.01
SECTION 00100
INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS
PART 1 - SUMMARY
1.1
DOCUMENT INCLUDES
A. Invitation
1. Receipt and Opening of Proposals
2. Intent
3. Work Identified in the Contract Documents
4. Contract Period and Term of Agreement
5. Telegraphic Modification
6. Obligations of the Bidder
7. Prices
B. Bid Documents and Contract Documents
1. Definitions
2. Contract Documents Identification
3. Availability
4. Examination
5. Addenda and Interpretations
6. Product/System Substitutions
7. Delivery
C. Site Assessment
1. Site Examination
2. Pre-Bid Conference
D. Qualifications
1. Qualifications of the Bidder
2. Subcontractors/Suppliers/Others
E. Bid Submission
1. Preparation of Bids
2. Submission of Bids
F. Bid Enclosures/Requirements
1. Bid Security
2. Agreement to Bond
3. Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond
4. Insurance
5. Bid Form Requirements
6. Bid Form Signature
7. Prevailing Wage Rates
8. Tax Exemption
9. Labor Regulations
10. Additional Bid Information
October 31, 2025
Instructions to Bidders
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Pare Corporation
Town of Westerly
Transfer Station Repairs
Pare Project No.: 25080.01
SECTION 00020
INVITATION TO BID
The Town of Westerly (Town) is seeking sealed Bids for repair of the Transfer Station building located at
39 Larry Hirsch Lane, Westerly RI 02891. The existing structure is a metal building system constructed
around 1990 and is in need of new roofing, siding, and some structural repairs. The project includes
demolition of the existing steel deck roof and all purlins. All new purlins are to be furnished with
integrated angle bridging to support the installation of a standing seam roof. The area of the roof is
approximately 8,000 square feet. All existing wall panels are to be demolished to allow access for the
reinforcement or replacement of several structural members. Once the compromised structural wall
members have been reinforced or replaced in-kind, new metal and composite wall panels are to be
installed. The walls have an approximate coverage of 7,500 square feet. In addition, accessories to be
replaced include louvers, personnel doors, jambs, gutters, and other building components suitable for
replacement. The project also includes the cleaning and painting of the existing steel main frame
structure. Bids will be received until 2:00 pm, EST on November 21, 2025, at the office of the
Purchasing Department at 2nd Floor office, Westerly Town Hall, 45 Broad St., Westerly, RI 02891, at
which time the bids will be opened and publicly read aloud in the Town Council Chambers.
Bids must be enclosed in sealed envelopes and labeled as required in Part 6.2 A. of the Instructions to
Bidders. All Bids must be submitted on the form in the Contract Documents and clearly marked:
Bid Submission: 26-32 RFQ Transfer Station Repairs
Prospective Bidders are asked to attend a non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference at
10:00 am on November 7, 2025
to be held at the Westerly Transfer Station, 39 Larry Hirsch Lane, Westerly, RI 02891.
Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired or require handicap accessible facilities
should call the Town at (401) 348-2562 a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the Pre-Bid
Conference.
Any other site visits will be by appointment only. Prospective bidders are encouraged to conduct a site visit
prior to bid submittal. Access will be provided during regular business hours (8:00am to 3:00pm) the week
of November 10, 2025. Contact Mike Serra, Transfer Station Manager, 401-741-4032; or
mserra@westerlyri.gov to arrange a date and time for inspection of the building.
Contract documents will be uploaded/advertised online at the following three websites (BidNet Direct and
State of Rhode Island) and will be available on the Town website.
Bid Security in the form identified within the Instruction to Bidders, and in the amount of five (5) percent of
the total Bid amount, must accompany each bid.
The successful Bidder must furnish a Performance and a Labor and Material Payment Bond, in the specific
formats as attached herein, both for the full value of the Bid Price, along with all required insurance
certificates, within ten (10) calendar days after the award date in order to execute an Agreement. Anticipated
Notice of Award to be issued on January 2, 2026.
October 31, 2025
Invitation to Bid
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