7289 South End Branch Library Standard Ad rev6.2.26.pdf
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This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) advertisement issued by the City of Boston Public Facilities Department for the South End Branch Library Study Project #7289, pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149, Sections 44D. The RFQ is the first phase of a two-step procurement process to prequalify subcontractors and general contractors for the project. The scope of work consists of demolishing the existing South End Library building and constructing a new, fully electric two-story building to house the Boston Public Library's local branch, including reading areas, meeting spaces, staff work areas, and supporting spaces. The project also includes infilling basement retaining walls with structural fill and making minor adjustments to the adjacent park, including landscape replacement and hardscape paver zone updates. RFQ packets became available on or about June 8, 2026, through the Trimble Unity Construct online bidding portal. The deadline for submitting questions is June 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM, and SOQ submissions are due on July 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM (EST) via the online portal or in-person at the PFD Bid Counter, 26 Court Street, Boston. The City anticipates completing SOQ reviews by approximately August 31, 2026, with prequalified respondents then invited to submit bids in Phase II. The anticipated construction schedule spans from March 24, 2027, through March 24, 2029, for a contract duration of approximately 104 weeks.
The construction estimate for this project is $24,340,000.00, with specific estimated costs allocated to thirteen sub-trades, including Electrical Work ($4,280,673.00), HVAC ($2,473,275.00), Masonry Work ($1,558,182.00), Miscellaneous and Ornamental Iron ($534,459.00), Waterproofing, Damp-proofing, and Caulking ($554,665.00), Plumbing ($916,608.00), Elevators ($393,461.00), Resilient Floors ($374,198.00), Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems ($343,939.00), Roofing and Flashing ($294,401.00), Acoustical Tile ($201,095.00), Painting ($171,455.00), and Tile ($99,366.00). Along with their SOQ submission, respondents must include the required DCAMM Certificate, DCAMM Update Statement, and a Commitment Letter. Only contractors prequalified during Phase I will be permitted to submit bids in Phase II. For additional information or document access, interested parties should contact the PFD Bid Counter at bid.info@boston.gov or (617)-635-4809.
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CITY OF BOSTON
PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT (PFD)
Request for Qualifications
PFD - South End Branch Library Study
Project # 7289 Contact Information:
PFD Bid Counter Bid.info@boston.gov (617)-635-4809
Pursuant to M.G.L. c.149, sections 44D ½ and 44D ¾, the City of Boston acting by its Public Facilities Commission, through its Director of the Public Facilities Department (PFD), hereinafter referred to as the Awarding Authority, hereby requests statements of qualifications (SOQ) to prequalify subcontractors and general contractors for the above-entitled project with a construction estimate of $24,340,000.00.
This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is the first part of a two step process. Based on the SOQs received in this Phase I, The Awarding Authority will select respondents it deems to be prequalified in accordance with the criteria set forth in the RFQ. In Phase II, the prequalified respondents will be invited to submit bids in response to an IFB which the Awarding Authority anticipates to be issued shortly following the qualifications process. Only contractors prequalified for this project in Phase I will be permitted to submit bids in Phase II. Along with their SOQ, submissions should include the required DCAMM Certificate, DCAMM Update Statement, and Commitment Letter. Please see the RFQ package for detailed information on all RFQ submission requirements, scope of work, and project team information.
Noted below are the sub-trades and estimated costs for which the SOQ are being requested:
Acoustical Tile - $201,095.00 Electrical Work - $4,280,673.00 Elevators - $393,461.00 Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems - $343,939.00
HVAC - $2,473,275.00
Masonry Work - $1,558,182.00 Miscellaneous and Ornamental Iron - $534,459.00 Painting - $171,455.00 Plumbing - $916,608.00 Resilient Floors - $374,198.00 Roofing and Flashing - $294,401.00 Tile - $99,366.00 Waterproofing, Damp-proofing, and Caulking - $554,665.00
The scope of work includes is further detailed in the specifications. The scope of work for this project consists of demolishing existing South End library building and build a new South End Library in the South End Neighborhood of the City of Boston. The work covered by this contract consists of the following major work. The project is comprised of a ground up, fully electric two story building to house a local branch of The Boston Public Library. Program spaces include reading areas, meeting spaces of various capacities, staff work areas and supporting spaces. The existing building is to be fully demolished, except for the basement retaining walls which will be infilled with structural fill. This project will also include minor adjustments to the adjacent park, including but not limited to the replacement of landscape elements and updated hardscape paver zones.
RFQ packets may be obtained on or about June 8, 2026 through the online bidding portal.
Documents are also available by requesting access through bid.info@boston.gov. Online submissions will be accepted via the Trimble Unity Construct (formerly E-Builder) online bidding portal. Access the bidding portal for this procurement through our landing page here tinyurl.com/boston-pfd-bids
Deadline for questions: June 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM
PFD expects to complete review of the SOQs received at or approximately August 31, 2026
Anticipated construction schedule (including permitting) is from 3/24/2027 through 3/24, 2029.
Expected contract duration will be for approximately 104 weeks weeks.
SOQs must be received via the aforementioned online portal or submitted in person at the PFD Bid Counter, 26 Court St 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02108 on or before July 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM (EST).
In person submissions of completed SOQ packages (one copy and two flash drives) must be clearly identified on the outside of the envelope with the project title: PFD - South End Branch Library Study Project # 7289.
Carleton W. Jones, Executive Director June 8, June 15, 2026 http://tinyurl.com/boston-pfd-bids
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