#7085 M. G. L. c. 149A Project, Boston Arts Academy Project

This state and local contract opportunity is for the construction of a new 152,000 square foot secondary, 9-12 High School for the Visual and Performing Arts in Boston, Massachusetts. The City of Boston Public Facilities Department is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for trade contractors to perform various scopes of work, including Masonry, Ornamental Iron, Waterproofing, Roofing, Glass and Glazing, Tile, Acoustics, Flooring, Painting, Fire Protection, Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical. The estimated values for these trade packages range from $269,158 to $8,566,039. The total estimated cost of the project is $95,976,807. Statements of Qualifications are due by April 17, 2019 at 2:00 PM EST, and the prequalification evaluation process is anticipated to be completed by May 1, 2019. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under M.G.L. c.149, § 27, and the Compliance Contract Supplement section of the specifications. Specific criteria and points for trade contractor prequalification, as well as mandatory submission requirements, are outlined in the RFQ.

The RFQ is open to all qualified trade contractors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive any minor informalities or to reject any and all responses if it is in the public interest to do so. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.