By Mr. Galvin of Canton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3197) of William C. Galvin for legislation to make certain changes in the law relative to the bidding of public construction contracts involving the placement and finishing of concrete. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PETITION OF:

William C. Galvin

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In the Year Two Thousand and Seven.

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An Act relative to the finishing of concrete.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

Section 44F of Chapter 149 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking the second sentence and inserting in place thereof the following:—
Such specifications shall have a separate section for each of the following classes of work if in the estimate of the awarding authority such class of work will exceed ten thousand dollars;
(a) roofing and flashing; (b) metal windows; (c) waterproofing, damproofing and caulking; (d) miscellaneous and ornamental iron; (e) lathing and plastering; (f) acoustical tile; (g) marble; (h) tile; (i) terrazzo; (j) resilient floors; (k) glass and glazing; (l) painting; (m) plumbing; (n) heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning; (o) electrical work, including direct electrical radiation for heating; (p) elevators; (q) masonry work; (r) concrete floors and other miscellaneous concrete; and (s) any other class of work for which the awarding authority deems it necessary or convenient to receive sub-bids, provided that the awarding authority may, in addition, receive a combined sub-bid on the marble, tile and terrazzo work, but in that event, the marble, tile and terrazzo work shall each be a class of work for which the sub-bidder must list the information in a clearly designated place on the bid form for that purpose.