7289 South End Branch Library

The City of Boston Public Facilities Department is requesting statements of qualification (SOQ) for the South End Branch Library demolition and new construction project under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149, Section 44D, with SOQ submissions due July 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. This is Phase I of a two-step procurement; only prequalified respondents will be invited to submit bids in Phase II.

The scope consists of demolishing the existing South End Library building and constructing a new fully electric two-story structure to house a Boston Public Library branch. The project includes reading areas, meeting spaces of various capacities, staff work areas, and supporting spaces. Work also encompasses infilling basement retaining walls with structural fill, adjustments to the adjacent park, and replacement of landscape elements and updated hardscape paver zones.

The construction estimate is $24.34 million. Cost allocations across thirteen sub-trades include Electrical Work ($4.28 million), HVAC ($2.47 million), Masonry Work ($1.56 million), Waterproofing, Damp-proofing, and Caulking ($555 thousand), Plumbing ($917 thousand), Elevators ($393 thousand), Resilient Floors ($374 thousand), Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems ($344 thousand), Roofing and Flashing ($294 thousand), Miscellaneous and Ornamental Iron ($534 thousand), Acoustical Tile ($201 thousand), Painting ($171 thousand), and Tile ($99 thousand). The anticipated construction schedule spans from March 24, 2027, through March 24, 2029, for a duration of approximately 104 weeks.

Respondents must submit the required DCAMM Certificate, DCAMM Update Statement, and a Commitment Letter with their SOQ. Questions are due June 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. The City anticipates completing SOQ reviews by approximately August 31, 2026. SOQ packets are available through the Trimble Unity Construct online bidding portal, or submissions may be made in-person at the PFD Bid Counter, 26 Court Street, Boston. Contact bid.info@boston.gov or (617) 635-4809 for additional information.