JACH Cabling Upgrade Project Narrative~1.pdf
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- BD-26-1107-FREG5-ACCOU-126966
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- Massachusetts
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This is a Request for Proposal issued by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court for audiovisual cabling upgrades at the John Adams Courthouse in Boston, Massachusetts. The project encompasses the removal and installation of new low-voltage cabling for audiovisual and data purposes in the Seven Justice Courtroom, Single Justice Courtroom, and supporting spaces. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 1, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at One Pemberton Square, Boston, Massachusetts. The deadline for written questions is April 3, 2026, with responses to be distributed by April 8, 2026. Electronic proposals are due April 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. and must be submitted through www.commbuys.com. Implementation is scheduled to begin on May 14, 2026, and must be completed by July 31, 2026. Bids are valid for thirty days following the opening date, and the Owner intends to contract with a qualified vendor demonstrating commitment to low-voltage cabling requirements.
The project is not subject to sales tax but is subject to prevailing wage rates. The Owner is seeking qualified consultants in audiovisual, data, and telecommunications services. Primary points of contact include Christian R. Jacobs, Manager of Engineering Services at the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court; Peter G. Radzim, PE, Project Manager at VAV International, Inc.; and Joel Nygren, CTS-D, Associate Principal and Director of Technology Communications at Design Associates, Inc. Respondents are required to clarify all questions and misunderstandings prior to bid submission and may offer alternates as appropriate. All correspondence and proposals should be directed to the Owner's authorized representatives as listed in the RFP.
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Audio | Video | UC | Acoustics | Data | Telecom Consultation | Programming | Design | Project Management | Service
437 Turnpike Street, Canton, MA 02121 | p: 339.502.6551 | cdaconsultants.com
321 Commonwealth Road, Suite 205, Wayland, MA 01778 | p: 339.502.6551 | www.cdaconsultants.com
March 25, 2026
Request for Proposal
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
John Adams Courthouse
One Pemberton Square
Boston, MA 02108
Audiovisual Systems
Your firm is invited to provide a response to the attached Request for Proposal for the AV cabling upgrades at
John Adams Courthouse in Boston, MA.
For this RFP, the term “Owner” shall incorporate by reference the Massachusetts Trial Court, Supreme Judicial
Court.
The Owner is the issuing office for this Request for Proposal (RFP) and all subsequent addenda relating thereto.
The parties listed below shall be the primary point of contact regarding all procurement and contractual matters relating to the requirements described in this RFP.
Any questions, interpretations or clarifications, either administrative or technical, about this RFP must be submitted to the Owners authorized representative and the Consultant. All questions and responses shall be conveyed to all Respondent’s. Authors of questions will remain anonymous. Oral statements concerning the meaning or intent of the contents of this RFP are unauthorized and invalid.
Direct all correspondence for this RFP to and address your response to:
Christian R. Jacobs
Manager of Engineering Services
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Christian.jacobs@jud.state.ma.us
Peter G. Radzim, PE
Project Manager
VAV International, Inc.
pradzim@vavint.com
Joel Nygren, CTS-D
Associate Principal | Director of Technology
Communications Design Associates, Inc.
jnygren@cdaconsultants.com
This project IS NOT subject to sales tax
This project IS subject to prevailing wage rates.
Consultants in Audiovisual, Data and Telecommunications
Owner intends to contract to acquire services from the qualified vendor who demonstrates commitment to
Owner relative to low voltage cabling. While the enclosed specifications are subject to change, the contents of this document are an accurate representation on behalf of Owner system requirements.
The Respondent shall clarify all questions and any misunderstandings prior to bid submission and offer alternates if appropriate. The Respondent shall check in detail each item of equipment specified, each portion of the installation and the complete installation to ensure that the intent of this specification is achieved.
Submit bid responses on www.commbuys.com as advertised and instructed.
Any Respondent may withdraw its proposal, either personally or by written request, at any time prior to the scheduled time for opening bids. No Respondent may withdraw its bid for a period of thirty (30) days after the date set for opening thereof, and all bids shall be subject to acceptance by Owner during this period and shall remain valid.
RFP SCHEDULE
Milestone Date
Release request for proposals March 25, 2026
Pre-Bid Conference April 1, 2026
10am-12pm
One Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108
Deadline for written questions Questions will be answered as received on an on-going basis with copies of the answers distributed to all bidders. The cutoff date for questions is April 3, 2026. Questions will not be responded to if received after this time.
Responses to all questions received will be returned no later than
April 8, 2026 per addendum.
Receipt of Proposals Electronic copies by April 15, 2026 at 2pm.
Please send electronic copies to the Owner’s authorized representatives listed on the cover page of this document.
Project Schedule Requirements Coordination for the project will begin immediately after contract award.
Implementation onsite will begin on May 14, 2026 and must be completed by July 31, 2026.
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