DRM 2024-103 Brewster and Modular Building Demolition at MCI-Framingham

The contract for the demolition of the Brewster and Modular Buildings at MCI-Framingham is a state-funded construction project managed by the Massachusetts Department of Correction’s Division of Resource Management. It involves complete demolition, debris removal, and site restoration, with plans and specifications available starting August 28, 2025. Bidders must submit a bid intent form by September 5, 2025, and the final bid is due by September 16, 2025. The project’s estimated value ranges from $500,000 to $1,500,000, and the work must be performed in Massachusetts, with the contractor beginning within ten days of the Notice to Proceed, aiming for substantial completion within 60 days and final acceptance within 45 days thereafter. Key contractual provisions include strict compliance with state and federal labor laws, prevailing wage rates, and safety standards, alongside mandatory participation goals for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBE), totaling 10.4% and 3%, respectively. The contractor must provide comprehensive insurance, performance, and payment bonds, and adhere to security protocols, including background checks and PREA policies for site access. The contract emphasizes responsible material handling, inspection procedures, and final acceptance protocols, with the Department retaining risk until formal acceptance. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder who meets all technical, legal, and diversity participation requirements, with responsibility and eligibility evaluated on a pass/fail basis, and price as the primary award criterion. All bid submissions must include specific forms, certificates, and a bid deposit, submitted in sealed envelopes by the deadline, with no electronic options specified.