Addendum_No2_EV17904_Questions_Responses_.pdf

This Addendum No. 2 document from the City of Boston addresses questions and responses related to the Installation of Electrical Heaters project at 200 Frontage Road (Project EV00017904). The project involves installation of three fan-forced electric heaters in the garage area, new electrical circuitry, a new breaker panel, and a new feed from the main switchgear to support the heaters. Sealed bids were due October 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT, with a mandatory site visit held on September 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Electrical work is designated as a filed sub-bid requirement with sub-bids due September 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM. The contract term is 150 calendar days to substantial completion and 180 calendar days to final completion, with liquidated damages assessed at $100 per day for failure to meet completion milestones. This is a prevailing-wage public works project subject to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149 and the Boston Residents and Jobs Policy.

The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements established by Wage Request Number 20260902163011, effective September 3, 2026, with electrician base wages ranging from $68.78 to $73.08 per hour. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid deposit and the successful contractor must furnish a 50% labor and materials payment bond. Required documentation includes Certificate of Authority (CM-06), Wage Theft Prevention Form (CM-16), tax compliance certifications, debarment certifications, and acknowledgment of all addenda. The City of Boston retains seven-year record retention requirements and is exempt from Massachusetts sales tax. Contractors must maintain weekly certified payroll records and Statements of Compliance for three years and ensure apprenticeship ID card compliance.