7289 South End Branch Library (Re-Ad)

The project involves the complete demolition of the existing South End Branch Library in Boston, Massachusetts, with the construction of a new, fully electric, two-story facility to serve as a branch of the Boston Public Library. The new building will include reading areas, meeting spaces, staff work areas, and supporting functions, while retaining only the basement retaining walls from the old structure, which will be infilled with structural fill. Minor site improvements adjacent to the building include replacement of landscape elements and updated hardscape paver zones within the nearby park. The contract is structured as a two-phase procurement: Phase I is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to prequalify contractors based on their Statements of Qualifications, and Phase II is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) where prequalified firms submit price proposals, suggesting an award will be based on lowest price after technical acceptance. The estimated project cost is $24,340,000, with performance scheduled from March 24, 2027, to March 24, 2029. All work must comply with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Sections 44D½ and 44D³, which govern public construction procurement and contractor prequalification. Submission requires a Statement of Qualifications accompanied by a DCAMM Certificate, a DCAMM Update Statement, and a Commitment Letter, with proposals accepted either in person at 26 Court Street, First Floor, Boston, MA 02108, or electronically through the Trimble Unity Construct portal. The solicitation window opened on August 10, 2026, and closes on September 10, 2026; no federal contract clauses apply, as this is a state-funded municipal project administered by the City of Boston’s Public Facilities Department. Bidders must be prequalified under state law, and while no formal contract type is specified, the procurement process implies a Firm-Fixed-Price structure. No contract line items, payment details, invoicing systems, or contracting officer representatives are listed, and inspection and acceptance responsibilities are implied but not explicitly assigned.