Entry Door Upgrade at State Aided Development

The Arlington Housing Authority is soliciting sealed bids for an entry door upgrade project at the Chestnut Manor state-aided development in Arlington, Massachusetts. With an estimated cost of 325,000.00 dollars, the scope of work involves adding a vestibule to the existing rear entrance of the community room. Key deliverables include the installation of a new storefront with two power-operated entry doors, interior finishes such as partitions, painting, ceiling systems, and walk-off carpet tile flooring, as well as cabinetry, woodwork, counters, and HVAC equipment. The project also requires the expansion and modification of security, intercom, fire alarm, and access control systems, including a new NVR system and electrical work for lighting. Exterior improvements consist of a new accessible concrete walkway, landing, curbing, paved walkways, and metal railings, all performed according to designs by Reverse Architecture. General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in General Building Construction and provide a current Certificate of Eligibility and a signed Prime/General Contractor Update Statement. Bids must be submitted electronically via biddocs.com by November 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, and must include a bid deposit of at least 5% of the greatest possible bid amount. The contract mandates adherence to M.G.L. c.149 and requires compliance with specific diversity and workforce benchmarks, including 5.7% MBE, 8.8% WBE, and 3% VBE participation, alongside workforce targets of 6.9% for women and 15.3% for minorities. Chris Partridge serves as the primary point of contact and purchaser for this solicitation.