Cameron Middle School Fire Alarm Upgrade Project

The City of Framingham, Massachusetts is soliciting bids under IFB #9256 for the Cameron Middle School Fire Alarm Upgrade at 215 Elm Street, with sub-bids due November 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and general bids due November 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The City requests Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (SDVOBE) opportunities for participation on the project.

The work replaces the existing fire alarm system with a new fully addressable voice evacuation system, including new fire alarm cabling, notification devices, and initiation devices. The existing system is removed in its entirety only upon completion and certification of the new system. The attached IFB summary identifies the sub-bids as painting work. BLW Engineers, Inc. designed the project. Late bids will be rejected.

Bidders must hold a DCAMM Certification of Eligibility and submit a completed cover sheet, signed general bid form, and a bid bond equal to 5% of the bid amount. Required certifications include non-collusion, tax compliance, debarment, prevailing wage, and labor harmony and OSHA, along with certified payroll forms. The project requires Massachusetts prevailing wage rates, weekly certified payrolls with detailed workforce participation data, industrial accident insurance, and OSHA 10-hour certification for all employees. The awardee must execute performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price and comply with the City's Wage Theft Ordinance for projects exceeding $250,000 in estimated construction cost.

Completion is required within 120 calendar days from the date of execution. Work is performed in Framingham, Middlesex County.