MCEC Ballroom Carpet Replacement T47

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority is soliciting sealed general bids for the replacement of approximately 60,200 square feet of carpet in the Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center Ballroom. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, and supervision to remove and recycle existing carpets and pads down to the substrate, perform floor preparation including grinding or filling to ensure a level surface, and install owner-furnished carpet and adhesives using a direct glue-down method. While the carpet and adhesives are supplied by the owner, the contractor must furnish all necessary primers, transition strips, and accessories, as well as manage all temporary protection and cleanup. All work must be performed during the facility closure period, known as Dark Days, from December 18, 2026, to January 15, 2026. Contractors are expected to utilize night shifts or overtime to meet this strict deadline, and all such costs must be included in the initial bid. To be eligible, bidders must provide a Certificate of Eligibility from the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance for Prime Contractors - Floor Covering with a capacity rating of at least $829,127.00. Bids are due by 12:00 p.m. on September 30, 2026, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for September 9, 2026.