Site Visit Attendees DRM 2021-116 Fish Fry Replacement Norfolk.docx

This document is a site visit attendees list for the Massachusetts Department of Correction's (DOC) DRM 2021-116 Fish Fry Replacement project at MCI-Norfolk, documenting participants from various companies who attended a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 13, 2025, at 9:00 AM. The site visit involved potential bidders from Fountainhead Food Service, General Air Conditioning & Heating, Singer-Kittredge, and a project manager from the DOC, indicating preparation for a comprehensive oven replacement project in the facility's food service area. The project is scheduled for a 120-day completion timeline from the Notice to Proceed, with critical dates including a bid filing deadline of August 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM and all questions due by August 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM.

The procurement includes specific participation requirements, with a 10.4% combined Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) goal and a 3% benchmark for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBE). Bidders must provide a 5% bid deposit, hold appropriate DCAMM certificates, comply with prevailing wage requirements, and undergo comprehensive background investigations. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder, with potential liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for project delays. Additional critical requirements include compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act, strict facility entry protocols, and adherence to Massachusetts General Laws regarding wage reporting and employment eligibility verification.