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Description:
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The Town of Amherst invites qualified designers to submit an application to provide design and engineering services, including preparation of specifications and bid ready documents for general construction bidding for the replacement of the Public Works Headquarters facility located at 586 S. Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA. The fee for services will be negotiated and shall not exceed $3.5 million. Bid documents must be ready to distribute by June 30, 2027. Requests for qualifications may be obtained at
www.amherstma.gov/bids
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Designer Application Forms with required certifications and registrations shall be submitted no later than 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, to the Town Accountant’s Office at 4 Boltwood Ave, Amherst, MA 01002.
An optional pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Public Works Facility located at 586 South Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA.
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Publication Date/Time:
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4/29/2026 9:00 AM
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Closing Date/Time:
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5/27/2026 2:00 PM
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Bid Opening Information:
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05/27/26 @ 2pm
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Pre-bid Meeting:
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05/12/26 @ 10am (optional)
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Contact Person:
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Sean Mangano
manganos@amherstma.gov
413-259-3026
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Download Available:
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yes
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Fee:
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no
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Plan & Spec Available:
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www.amherstma.gov/bids
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Business Hours:
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M-F 8am - 4:30pm
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Qualifications:
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Massachusetts registered architect with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the design and construction administration of public construction projects. Massachusetts registration and licensing in all other applicable disciplines.
The applicant should have public sector experience.
A thorough knowledge of the Massachusetts State Building Code, Massachusetts Architectural Access Board, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all other local, state and federal codes that would apply to this project.
A thorough knowledge of all public bid laws, including to but not limited to M.G.L. Chapter 149.
Prior experience in design and construction of projects of similar size, cost and complexity. Must have designed a minimum of one Public Works Facility within the last ten years that was constructed.
Financial and operational ability to perform the design services on this project.
Experience relating to energy efficient building design and construction.
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Miscellaneous:
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Ability to provide a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number upon contract execution.
The selected entity shall be required to carry at their expense professional malpractice and/or errors and omissions insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per claim and $3,000,000 aggregate, with a deductible of no more than $25,000 per claim. The selected entity shall also carry general liability and motor vehicle insurance policies listing the Town as additionally insured in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate for bodily injury and property damage liability.
The selected entity shall also agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Town, Town Officials, employees, boards, commission, agents and representatives against all claims, course of actions, suits, damages and liability of any kind which arise out of the negligence or willful misconduct of the selected entity.
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Related Documents:
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