613689 CAMBRIDGE FAP No. HPP/STP-003E(014)X Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highway Division is soliciting bids for the Cambridge Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure project, identified as FAP No. HPP/STP-003E(014)X. This open market procurement, which is eligible for the Small Business Purchasing Program, has an estimated total value of $1,158,000.00. The scope of work involves installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure at eight locations in Cambridge, including electrical installations, sidewalk reconstruction, and pavement markings. Bids are due by November 10, 2026, and must be submitted via bidx.com; the solicitation explicitly instructs contractors not to use COMMBUYS for bidding. To be eligible for award, bidders must be pre-qualified in the Electrical-All Type-Including Electrical Maintenance category and provide a proposal guaranty equal to 5% of the bid value. The project mandates compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act and requires adherence to federal EEO specifications, with labor participation goals set at 15.3% for minorities and 6.9% for women. Additionally, the contractor must employ a Licensed Site Professional for environmental oversight and follow strict MassDOT policy directives regarding the stockpiling and labeling of excavated soil. All electrical equipment, including light fixtures, switches, and surge protective devices, must be UL rated.