IFB - PFD - DORCHESTER FIELD HOUSE SITE WORK

The City of Boston’s Public Facilities Department is soliciting bids for site work associated with the Dorchester Field House Project, identified as Project No. 7327, under Solicitation Number BD-27-1142-PFD01-PFD01-131420. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) is issued under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30, Section 39M, requiring award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, consistent with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology. The work involves comprehensive landscaping and site improvements at 301 Mount Vernon Street in Dorchester, Boston, with substantial completion mandated by April 14, 2027, and an estimated contract value of $1,549,188. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Trimble Unity Construct portal by the deadline of August 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM, though paper submissions are accepted in person at 26 Court Street, 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02108. A 5% bid bond is required, and upon award, a 100% performance and payment bond must be posted. Mandatory pre-bid meetings are stipulated, and all technical specifications, plans, and drawings are available exclusively through official channels, including bid.info@boston.gov and the project landing page. Contract administration is managed by the Public Facilities Department with primary point of contact for bid inquiries being the PFD Bid Counter at 617-635-4809. The project is governed by state procurement laws and requires full compliance with the bid documents, which include all clauses, certifications, and specifications not fully detailed in the public summary. No specific FAR clause numbers, evaluation weights beyond technical acceptability, or delivery terms such as FOB are disclosed in the provided materials; these are contained within the full bid package. Bidders must obtain the complete set of attachments, representations, certifications, and detailed scope documents directly from the city’s electronic portal or written request to ensure full compliance. No subcontracting, key personnel, or OCI clauses are indicated, and the NAICS code for the solicitation is 238910 for site preparation and other specialized construction activities. Award will be made without negotiation, based solely on responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest price, with no provisions for options or extensions outlined in the available data.