RFQ - PFD - NORTH END COMMUNITY CENTER

The City of Boston’s Public Facilities Department is soliciting qualifications from trade contractors for the prequalification phase of the North End Community Center project, identified as Project #7244, with a solicitation number of BD-27-1142-PFD01-PFD01-131636. This Request for Qualifications, posted on July 27, 2026, and due by August 12, 2026, is the first step in a two-phase procurement process that will lead to a subsequent Request for Bids. The project entails the complete demolition of the existing Mirabella Pool facility and the construction of a new four-story Boston Centers for Youth & Families community center featuring an integrated aquatic facility with two pools. The new center is designed to achieve LEED Silver certification and Net Zero Ready performance standards, with an estimated construction duration of 550 calendar days and substantial completion targeted for spring 2028. The total estimated value of trade contractor scopes, including Masonry, HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing, is approximately $21.6 million. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with Massachusetts state law M.G.L. c. 149A, §8, including submission of a commitment letter for payment and performance bonds, valid DCAMM certification, and a DCAMM Subcontractor Update Statement. Proposals must be submitted either as one bound hard copy and two USB flash drives labeled with the project number, or electronically through the Trimble Unity Construct portal. All submissions must be placed in a sealed package marked with the official project label and delivered to the PFD Bid Counter at 26 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108. Evaluation will be based on a quantitative scoring system, with a minimum threshold of 70 points required for prequalification, though specific evaluation factors and their relative weights are not disclosed. The award will ultimately be made following a competitive bidding process after prequalification, with no indication whether it will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable or trade-off approach. The place of performance is 471 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109, and all contractors must adhere to prevailing wage laws and applicable building, safety, and energy codes. All inquiries and submissions should be directed to the PFD Bid Counter via phone at 617-635-4809 or email at bid.info@boston.gov.