DDS 26-03R Pre-Bid Walk Through Sign In

This is a pre-bid walk-through sign-in document for the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services related to bathroom renovation work at a residential group home in Georgetown. The project involves the complete demolition and renovation of three bathrooms, including removal of existing showers and bathtub units, concrete-slab cutting as needed, and installation of new wallboard, solid surfacing, sheet vinyl flooring, bathroom accessories, plumbing, and electrical systems. A non-mandatory pre-bid site visit was scheduled for October 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with bidder questions due by October 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Bids were due October 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. via COMMBUYS. The contract term is 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with contract award anticipated within approximately 30 days following bid opening.

The estimated construction cost is $90,000, with bidders required to submit a 5% bid deposit as a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check payable to the Commonwealth. The three lowest bidders must mail original bid deposits with tracking via FedEx after results are posted. The successful contractor must secure Performance and Payment Bonds in amounts specified in the contract documents. The project is subject to prevailing wage compliance under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30, Section 39M and Chapter 149, Sections 44A-44M, with prevailing wage rates varying by trade classification and effective date, ranging from approximately $37.53 to $151.53 per hour for laborers, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and equipment operators. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for failure to complete on schedule. All employees must complete a minimum 10-hour OSHA-approved construction safety and health course prior to beginning work. The project is subject to Supplier Diversity and Workforce Participation Requirements.