DCP2529 - DCP - Hurley Building - Temporary Boiler, Boston, MA

The contract involves providing a temporary portable boiler for the Hurley Building in Boston, Massachusetts, with a scope that includes installation, connection to gas, electrical, hot water, and makeup water systems, as well as startup, preventive maintenance, emergency services, and eventual removal. The project is estimated at $220,000 and must be completed within 227 calendar days. Bidders are required to be certified by the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in Mechanical Systems or HVAC, with certification covering at least the bid amount plus any add alternates. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for August 14, 2025, and bids must be submitted electronically through DCAMM’s E-Bid Room by August 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The procurement emphasizes compliance with prevailing wage rates set by the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards, which are incorporated into the bid documents. The solicitation is governed primarily by Massachusetts state procurement laws, with no explicit federal clauses or FAR provisions referenced. The contract documents do not specify detailed evaluation criteria, award methodology, or inspection and acceptance procedures; instead, they focus on administrative requirements such as certification, bid submission process, and wage compliance. The project scope and timeline are clearly defined, but there are no specific packaging, marking, or detailed cost breakdowns included in the available documentation. All bid documents and supporting materials are accessible online via DCAMM’s portal, and the process mandates registration and verification of bidders. Overall, the contract emphasizes compliance with state standards, certification requirements, and timely submission of electronic bids for a project critical to maintaining building heating services during the temporary boiler installation and operation period.