DRM 2021-116 FISH Oven Replacement at MCI-Norfolk

The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking bids for the DRM 2021-116 FISH Oven Replacement project at MCI-Norfolk, located at 2 Clark Street in Norfolk, MA. This procurement is a construction contract for replacing ovens in the facility's food service area, with a total project duration of 120 days from the Notice to Proceed. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 9:00 AM, with all questions due by Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM. The general bid filing deadline is set for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including DCAMM certificates of eligibility, and demonstrate compliance with prevailing wage requirements and workforce certification standards such as OSHA safety training and employment eligibility verification. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder, with potential liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for failure to complete work on time. Bidders must provide a bid deposit of 5% of their total bid amount and comply with all specified technical and procedural requirements outlined in the bid package.

The procurement includes specific set-aside requirements for minority and disadvantaged business enterprises, with a combined Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation goal of 10.4% and an additional 3% benchmark for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBE). Prospective bidders must undergo a comprehensive background investigation, including criminal records checks with local police, State Police, FBI, Massachusetts Board of Probation, and Registry of Motor Vehicles. Strict facility entry requirements are in place, including prohibitions on specific clothing items and electronic devices. Contractors must also comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003, which mandates zero tolerance for sexual abuse and sexual harassment. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, bidders must prepare detailed payroll reports and comply with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Section 27B regarding wage reporting and compliance. The procurement emphasizes rigorous security protocols, technical competence, and strict adherence to state and federal regulations governing public works projects in correctional facilities.