Dimare Center - A Level - Vivarium Renovation UMass Chan Project UMWOR-15995

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School is requesting bids for general construction on the Dimare Center A Level Vivarium Renovation (UMWOR-15995), with sub-bids due June 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT and a proposal due date of June 26, 2026. General bidders must hold General Building Construction certification.

The scope encompasses improvements to the animal facility cage wash area: supplemental cooling with a water-cooled condenser in the soiled cage wash room NA-1072 and washer service area NA-1071; dehumidification in food storage rooms NA-1082 and NA-1074; steam capture hoods on both the inlet and outlet of the tunnel washer; and installation of a third process chilled water pump. Work is limited to 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except by written Owner approval. Contractors must maintain negative air pressure or HEPA filtration to prevent airborne contaminants, and all construction personnel require identification badges and must check in and out at the Operations Console.

The contract is subject to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149, Section 44A-F, establishing prevailing wage requirements as a public construction project. Change Order Requests must be submitted within twenty calendar days of triggering events. Extra work compensation is structured with materials marked up 12.5 percent, labor at prevailing wage rates plus up to 15 percent for burden, and equipment rental at Rental Blue Book rates with no markup. The Owner retains authority to issue Unilateral Change Orders if agreement cannot be reached on changes. Work is performed in Hampshire County, Massachusetts at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School facility.