ANNOUNCEMENT: Security Improvements at Various Facilities

The state and local contracting opportunity is for security improvements at various facilities in Norfolk County and Quincy City, Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is issuing a solicitation for Contract No. 6760W, which includes the installation of cameras, card readers, intrusion alarms, and an electrically operated gate. The estimated project cost is $850,000. Sealed general bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2014, and a mandatory site visit will be held on January 21, 2014. To be eligible to bid, general bidders must be certified in the Electrical work category by the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAM) and submit a current Certificate of Eligibility and Update Statement. The evaluation criteria include the lowest cost.

The contract is subject to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149, Section 44A-M, which governs procurement for vertical construction services valued over $25,000. The procurement is restricted to use by the issuing entity only and is not available for use by other entities. No further details are provided regarding set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges.