ADV for PFD Project No 7308 City Hall Automatic Transfer Switch.docx
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- IFB - PFD - CITY HALL AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH
- Solicitation number
- BD-27-1142-181-PFD-131638
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- Suffolk County, Massachusetts
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This is an Advertisement for Bid (AFB) document for the City of Boston's Public Facilities Department (PFD) regarding Project No. 7308 for the installation of an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) system at City Hall. The project involves the procurement and installation of automatic transfer switch equipment to provide backup power capabilities at the municipal facility. The scope of work includes equipment supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the ATS system. Interested bidders are directed to contact the PFD Bid Counter at 617-635-4809 or Bid.info@boston.gov for additional project information. All bid documents are available electronically through the Boston PFD Bids landing page at https://tinyurl.com/Boston-PFD-Bids, where bidders must submit their proposals. The invitation indicates this is a formal competitive bidding process open to qualified contractors.
The advertisement does not specify detailed pricing information, contract duration, set-asides, or renewal options in the materials provided. Bidders should consult the complete bid documents and specifications available through the city's official bidding portal for comprehensive project details, including budget parameters, technical requirements, timeline expectations, site visit schedules, and any mandatory bidders' conferences. Interested parties are encouraged to review all documentation on boston.gov/departments/public-facilities for complete information regarding funding sources and project-specific requirements.
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CITY RECORD / COMMBUYS
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) ADVERTISEMENT
72140000
PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT (PFD)
INVITATION FOR BIDS
PFD - CITY HALL AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH
Project No. 7308 M.G.L. c. 149 sections 44A-44J
CONTACT INFORMATION
PFD Bid Counter 617-635-4809 Bid.info@boston.gov
The City of Boston acting by its Public Facilities Commission, through its Director of the Public Facilities Department (PFD), 26 Court St Boston, MA 02108 hereinafter referred to as the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids for the project. Project Location: One City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
The scope of work includes: Boston City Hall electrical upgrades including automatic transfer switches, electrical panels, generator controls, mechanical, fire protection, masonry, painting and other related work. Build new rooms for the electrical work. and is further detailed in the plans and specifications available electronically only on or about July 27, 2026 upon request submitted to bid.info@boston.gov. The estimated construction cost for this project is $4,400,000.
Pre-Bid Meeting: August 5, 2026, 10:00 AM at One City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
Filed Sub-bids and General Bids must be accompanied by a 5% bid bond deposit of the amount bid, DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility (approved in the applicable trade/category of work noted below), and DCAMM Update Statement. *All interested bidders are directed to the bid specifications and plans for full information on any and all requirements applicable to this bid.
Filed sub-bid Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems, HVAC, Masonry Work, Painting trade(s):
General bid: Electrical
All bids shall be filed with the Awarding Authority at the Bid Counter, 26 Court St 1st Floor Boston, MA 02108 before 12:00 PM (Twelve o'clock pm) on August 20, 2026 for filed sub-bids and before 12:00 PM (Twelve o'clock pm) on September 3, 2026 for General bids at which time and place respective bids will be opened forthwith and read aloud in person and virtually. All are invited to attend. Please visit boston.gov/departments/public-facilities for more information.
A performance bond and labor and materials payment bond satisfactory to the Awarding Authority in the sum of 100% of the contract price will be required of the successful bidder.
Online bids via the Trimble Unity Construct (formerly e-Builder) online bidding portal will also be accepted for this project. Visit the landing page at https://tinyurl.com/Boston-PFD-Bids to access bid documents and place your bids electronically.
Expected contract duration is 365 Days. Prevailing wages shall apply.
Deadline for questions: August 12, 2026 at 12:00 noon, all questions must be submitted in writing directly to bid.info@boston.gov.
Carleton W. Jones, Director (July 27, August 3, 2026)
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