L1761-C1 E2 LOT GEOTHERMAL TEST BORE LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT EAST BOSTON, MA

The contract pertains to performing a test bore at Logan International Airport East in Boston, Massachusetts, to evaluate the subsurface geothermal capacity for a potential ground source heat exchanger system. The scope includes all associated activities such as drilling, soil excavation, proper disposal of excavated materials in compliance with environmental regulations, and treatment of any groundwater encountered during the process. The work is part of MPA Contract No. L1761-C1 and is estimated at $250,000, with no separate line items or cost breakdowns specified. The place of performance is consistently identified as One Harborside Drive, Boston, MA 02128, within the Luciana Burdi area. All bids must be submitted electronically via the Bid Express platform by 11:00 A.M. on July 15, 2026, and attendance at a mandatory pre-bid conference via Zoom is required. The solicitation demands strict compliance with state-specific contractual requirements rather than federal FAR clauses. A 5% bid bond, along with 100% performance and labor/materials payment bonds, must be submitted upon bidding and upon award, respectively. Contractors are required to carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in combined single-limit liability insurance, with the Massachusetts Port Authority named as an additional insured. Prevailing wage rates under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Sections 26–27G, must be paid to all workers. A minimum of 12.5% of the contract value must be awarded to certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, with mandatory reporting and documentation required to verify compliance. Offerors must also submit a Certification of Non-Segregated Facilities and affirm compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and affirmative action policies. Evaluation is based solely on responsiveness to these mandatory criteria, indicating a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable procurement approach, with no technical scoring or trade-off process outlined. The contract does not specify performance duration, FOB terms, delivery schedules, or detailed inspection standards beyond general regulatory adherence.