#7123 M. G. L. c. 149, sections 44D ½ & 44D ¾ Adams Branch Library Renovations

The City of Boston Public Facilities Department is seeking qualifications from general contractors and subcontractors for the Adams Branch Library Renovations project, Project No. 7123. The project involves the demolition of the existing Adams Street Library building and construction of a new approximately 13,900 square foot single-story replacement library. The work includes a new building envelope, finishes, mechanical systems, site work, and other items to achieve LEED Silver certification. The estimated construction cost is $11.6 million, with an anticipated 60-week construction duration. Qualifications statements are due by April 2, 2019, and prequalified bidders will be invited to submit filed sub-bids and general bids in May 2019. The prequalification criteria include management experience, references, and financial capacity, as well as compliance with prevailing wage and workforce participation requirements, including 25% minority, 10% female, and 50% Boston resident workforce participation.

The project is funded by the City of Boston and is not subject to any set-aside or Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) requirements. There are no incumbent vendors or current contractors listed, and the project does not require integration with any existing infrastructure or technology. The contract award value is estimated at $11.6 million.