Automatic Barrier Arm Gate Installation

The Cambridge Housing Authority is soliciting electronic bids for the furnishing, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of a complete automatic vehicle access control system at the parking spine on Washington Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, between Portland Street and Windsor Street. The project involves installing automatic barrier arm gates, integrating them with the existing Avigilon access control system, deploying pedestal-mounted access devices, trenching for electrical and network infrastructure, removing existing cast iron gates, installing signage and pavement markings, and restoring the site to its original condition. The work must comply with Massachusetts state law, including M.G.L. Chapter 30, Section 39M, and Davis-Bacon wage determination rates, and all aspects must be verified against field conditions observed during a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough on August 11, 2026. The estimated value of the contract ranges from $25,000 to $75,000, and the award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis to the responsible bidder offering the lowest price who meets all mandatory requirements. To be eligible, bidders must have been in business for at least five years, submit their proposal electronically via Procore.com by the deadline of August 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM, pay a bid deposit equal to 5% of the proposed contract value, and provide a 50% payment bond if their bid exceeds $25,000. No federal FAR clauses apply; the procurement is governed by state law. The contract is contingent upon final approval by the Cambridge Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners and the availability of appropriated funds, and the agency reserves the right to reject all bids. The installation will occur on-site in Cambridge, with acceptance of the work to be conducted there after successful commissioning and verification of system performance. No detailed line items are provided, and no specific delivery, packaging, or invoicing procedures are outlined beyond the electronic submission requirement and the requirement for closeout documentation and operator training. No unique entity ID, CAGE code, small business certification, or socioeconomic status requirements are specified, nor are there any options, modifications, or key personnel provisions included.