L1662-C4 RESIDENTIAL SOUND INSULATION PROGRAM, EAST BOSTON, MA

The contract concerns a residential sound insulation program in East Boston, Massachusetts, targeting 28 homes to receive FAA grant funding for comprehensive noise reduction upgrades. Work includes replacing existing windows and doors with acoustically rated products, installing HVAC systems with associated ductwork, upgrading electrical systems, and completing interior finishes such as sheetrock, painting, and final detailing. The base contract value is $5,461,411, with four optional alternates adding up to an estimated total potential value of $6,546,500. Each alternate corresponds to additional scope components under HVAC, electrical, and painting categories, offering flexibility in execution but requiring strict adherence to bid submission protocols. The procurement is managed by the Massachusetts Port Authority’s Capital Programs office under a solicitation issued on July 22, 2026, with a bid deadline of August 26, 2026. All submissions must be made electronically through the BidExpress portal; paper bids are not accepted, and sub-bids from specialty contractors are due one week before the general bid deadline. Special requirements include a 5% bid bond, 100% performance and payment bonds issued by a surety approved by the Authority, and mandatory Buy American Act compliance for all materials used in this AIP-funded project. Contractors must carry liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit of $2,000,000 and name the Massachusetts Port Authority as an additional insured. Compliance with Massachusetts wage laws, Executive Order 11246, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and non-discrimination policies is required, and contractors with 50 or more employees and subcontracts over $50,000 must develop a written affirmative action program within 120 days of contract start. Submission of SF-100 reports is mandatory for qualifying contractors and subcontractors within 30 days of award if no report was filed in the prior year. Only firms holding a current Certificate of Eligibility in General Building Construction from the Division of Capital Asset Management may bid, and a non-segregated facilities certification must be submitted prior to award. There is no formal FAR clause structure, contract type specification, or detailed evaluation factors publicized, suggesting a price-focused procurement likely under a lowest price technically acceptable methodology, with final acceptance and oversight resting with the contracting authority located at One Harborside Drive, Boston, MA.