IFB 2026-10 HALE STREET SITE IMPROVEMENTS EOHLC #160106

The contract solicitation IFB 2026-10 for Hale Street Site Improvements in Lowell, Massachusetts, is a state-level procurement issued by the Lowell Housing Authority under the COCC1 - Finance & Procurement office, with bidding conducted exclusively through the biddocs.com portal. Hard copy submissions are not accepted, and all interested parties must register as electronic bidders on the designated platform to access and submit their proposals by the deadline of August 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT. The project scope includes comprehensive site enhancements such as the removal and reconstruction of sidewalks and parking areas, installation of curbs, pavement markings, benches, steps, handrails, fencing, and hydroseeding, all located at Hale Street and surrounding areas of Lowell. The estimated cost of the work is $250,000, with a required 5% bid deposit for all bids exceeding $50,000. Participation in a pre-bid conference scheduled for August 12, 2026, at 196 Hale Street is strongly recommended. Statutory compliance with Massachusetts General Laws governs key aspects of this procurement, including adherence to prevailing wage requirements under M.G.L. c.149 §§26–27H, public bidding practices under M.G.L. c.30 §39M, and workforce participation benchmarks mandating a minimum of 15.3% minority labor and 6.9% female labor on the project under M.G.L. c.149 §44A(2)(G). The award will follow an Invitation for Bid format, typically interpreted as a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, though formal evaluation factors or weights are not explicitly outlined in the provided materials. All contract documents are available only online via biddocs.com, and the Lowell Housing Authority serves as the awarding authority and entity to which bid deposits and future payments are made. No federal acquisition regulation clauses are applicable, as this is a state-funded municipal project. Performance will occur entirely within Lowell, MA, with inspections and acceptance conducted on-site by the government. There is no specified period of performance or delivery schedule provided, and no contract options, special personnel requirements, or security clearances are indicated.