27-04 Prebid Meeting Attendence -100126.pdf

This is a prebid meeting attendance document related to a fire sprinkler system upgrade project for a residential group home in Taunton, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. The project involves the replacement of an existing NFPA 13 dry sprinkler system with a new NFPA 13R wet sprinkler system, including associated electrical and fire alarm coordination work and construction of new soffits to conceal piping. A non-mandatory pre-bid site visit was scheduled for October 1, 2026, with bids due on October 14, 2026. The contract term is 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per day for failure to meet the completion deadline. Award is made to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder, with contract execution anticipated within approximately 30 days after bid opening.

The estimated construction cost is $138,000, with bidders required to submit a 5 percent bid deposit in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or treasurer's check payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The project is subject to Supplier Diversity and Workforce Participation Requirements, including Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise goals. All contractors must comply with Massachusetts prevailing wage requirements, with wage rates ranging from approximately $34.75 to $119.19 per hour depending on classification and effective date. A DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility is not required for general contractors on projects under $150,000. Upon contract award, the selected contractor must provide a 50 percent payment bond and submit proof of required insurance coverage, a completed Owner-Contractor Agreement, and certification of compliance with prevailing wage and workforce laws prior to contract execution. The project is funded through the Executive Office of Health & Human Services budget, with questions to be submitted via email to DDSEngineering@mass.gov by 12:00 PM on October 5, 2026.