RFQ #26-003 - Owner's Project Management Services

The Central Massachusetts Regional 911 District is seeking a qualified Owner's Project Manager (OPM) to oversee the development of the Central Massachusetts Regional Emergency Communication Center. The OPM will be responsible for the project from the designer selection phase through construction, providing design input, cost and schedule controls, logistical planning, and construction observation. Key deliverables include monthly progress reports and a regularly updated Master Project schedule. The total project cost is estimated between 15 million and 35 million dollars, while the OPM service fee is capped at 175,000 dollars. The selection process is a multi-stage evaluation based on the quality of the response, previous project experience with public safety or municipal facilities, proposed staffing, and firm stability. High-scoring applicants will be interviewed to determine the final award. Qualified firms must demonstrate experience managing at least five similar projects valued between 5 million and 20 million dollars and at least three public projects under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149. The contract requires compliance with the Massachusetts State Building Code and adherence to grant agreements with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State 9-1-1 Department. The contract award is scheduled for January 4-11, 2027, with a requirement that proposed staff remain on the project for its entire duration. Insurance requirements include professional liability coverage of 1 million dollars per occurrence and 3 million dollars aggregate, as well as employer's liability insurance of at least 500,000 dollars per accident. Payments for undisputed monthly invoices are to be made within 30 days, with interest accruing at 6 percent per annum for payments unpaid after 60 days. Proposals must be submitted by December 17, 2026, and must not include any reference to fees or hourly rates.