EOHLC FISH #321108 Kitchen, Bath Rehab & Electrical Compliance - Phase 2 at McSherry Gardens

The Watertown Housing Authority is soliciting sealed bids for Phase 2 of the McSherry Gardens modernization project in Watertown, Massachusetts. This construction effort involves the site-wide modernization of 38 units across five buildings, with a total estimated cost of $4,882,000.00. The scope of work includes the replacement of kitchens and bathrooms, the removal of ACM flooring to be replaced with resilient and tile flooring, and the replacement of failing, unsafe, or non-compliant MEP systems. All work must be performed in accordance with design documents prepared by Abacus Architects + Planners. General bidders must be DCAMM certified in General Building Construction, while filed sub-bidders must hold DCAMM certification for their specific trades. Bids must be submitted electronically via biddocs.com, as hard copies will not be accepted. Filed sub-bids are due by October 7, 2026, and general bids are due by October 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. Submissions must include a bid deposit of at least 5% of the greatest possible bid amount payable to the Watertown Housing Authority. The project mandates strict adherence to socioeconomic participation benchmarks, including minimums of 8.6% for MBE, 8.8% for WBE, and 3% for VBE. Additionally, contractors must strive to meet workforce participation benchmarks of 15.3% for minorities and 6.9% for women. All bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 regulations regarding workforce participation and minimum wage rates.