DFW-2027-007 Construction of ADA Compliant Ramp and other Incidentals, Western District Office

MassWildlife is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of an ADA-compliant ramp and associated incidental work at its Western District Office located at 88 Old Windsor Road in Dalton, Massachusetts. The scope includes demolishing and removing the existing ramp and pavement, grading and leveling the site as needed, installing a new accessible ramp with handrails and landings, adding handrails at the entrance steps, replacing three motion sensor light fixtures, and installing gutters and downspouts. All work must comply with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges, 2022 Edition, as well as the Construction Handbook from the Department of Housing and Community Development. The solicitation, identified as BD-27-1046-DFW-FW58-131887, was posted on August 5, 2026, with bids due by September 30, 2026, and is being administered through the COMMBUYS procurement system. The contract is open to all responsible bidders without any small business or socioeconomic set-asides, and award will be made to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder under a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with state prevailing wage laws, OSHA 10-hour safety training for all personnel, and affirmative action hiring goals targeting 15.3% minority and 6.9% female workforce participation. Contractors must submit a bid bond, payment and performance bonds, proof of commercial general liability insurance with at least $1 million per occurrence, workers’ compensation insurance as required by state law, and property insurance covering all materials and equipment. Additional requirements include a non-collusion affidavit, IRS Form W-9, REAP certification, electronic funds transfer authorization, and submission of a signed Owner-Contractor Agreement. All materials must be stored off the ground, properly protected, and inspected for quality prior to use. Work must be completed within a timeframe consistent with substantial completion, followed by final completion no later than 120 days after, and is subject to a one-year warranty. Records must be retained for at least six years post-payment, or longer if under audit or litigation. Contract administration will be managed by MassWildlife personnel, with payment processed through the state’s Comptroller system under Massachusetts General Laws, and no federal electronic invoicing systems like WAWF are utilized. The place of performance is the specified office location in Dalton, though some