Wall Protection Panels 2nd Floor - Hillside Court I

The project entails the assembly and installation of new wall protection panels and chair rail on the second floor of Hillside Court I in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with an estimated total cost of $99,760.00. The work must be performed in accordance with contract documents prepared by Garofalo Design Associates, Inc. and in full compliance with Massachusetts state regulations, specifically M.G.L. c.149 §§26–27H and §44A-J, which govern public works bidding, prevailing wage requirements, and contractor qualifications. Contractors are required to hold a current DCAMM certification in General Building Construction and submit both the Certificate of Eligibility and a signed Prime/General Contractor Update Statement as part of their bid. All proposals must be submitted electronically via www.biddocs.com by the deadline of July 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT, and a bid deposit equal to 5% of the maximum bid amount is mandatory. A pre-bid conference was held on July 9, 2026, at 525 Coggeshall Street, New Bedford, to provide clarification on project scope and requirements. The awarding authority is the New Bedford Housing Authority, with the contracting office located at the same address as the project site in New Bedford, MA 02740. Although the solicitation references an attachment for detailed specifications, no specific technical standards, packaging, marking, or inspection criteria beyond regulatory compliance were provided in the available documentation. There are no explicit evaluation factors, award methodology, or line-item breakdowns disclosed; payment details, invoicing procedures, and contracting officer representatives are not specified. The contract does not require federal identification codes such as UEI or CAGE, nor does it involve socioeconomic set-asides. The scope is limited to the installation of wall protection systems and related work, with no mention of option periods, delivery schedules, or FOB terms. All performance, acceptance, and compliance responsibilities rest with the contractor under state oversight, with final acceptance expected on-site at Hillside Court I.