M625-C3 Boston Line Pier Rehabilitation, One Black Falcon Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts

The contract involves comprehensive underdeck and wharf repairs at the Boston Line Parcel located at One Black Falcon Avenue in South Boston, Massachusetts. The scope includes concrete encasement of pier walls, repair and replacement of concrete beams, addressing deck spalls, restoring pier wall nosings, demolition of deteriorated concrete sections, and installing new decks, paving, and fencing. The project aims to restore structural integrity and durability of the pier infrastructure, with an estimated contract value of approximately $2.14 million. Bidders are required to submit electronic proposals via Bid Express by September 24, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for September 10, 2025. The contract mandates compliance with prevailing wage laws under Massachusetts statutes, and includes bonding requirements of performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract amount, along with insurance coverage of $2 million combined single limit, with the Massachusetts Port Authority named as Additional Insured. Key contractual provisions emphasize diversity and equal opportunity, requiring 11% participation by certified Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE), and strict adherence to affirmative action and non-discrimination policies in accordance with federal and state civil rights laws. The project stipulates that all bids be submitted electronically, with bid deposits of 5%, and that successful bidders furnish performance and payment bonds. While detailed line-item pricing and technical specifications are contained within the full bid documents accessible through Bid Express, the contract emphasizes responsible bidding, compliance with wage and insurance standards, and the importance of good faith efforts toward MBE/WBE participation. The contract is governed primarily by Massachusetts law and the Massachusetts Port Authority’s policies, with no explicit federal clause references or specific delivery schedules beyond the bid submission deadlines.