DRM 2024-103 Brewster and Modular Building Demolition at MCI-Framingham

The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking bids for the DRM 2024-103 Brewster and Modular Building Demolition project located at MCI-Framingham, 99 Loring Drive in Middlesex County. The primary objective is to demolish specific buildings within the correctional facility, with a contract term of 60 days to reach Substantial Completion and an additional 45 days for Final Acceptance. Interested bidders must possess a current DCAMM (Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance) Certificate of Eligibility and submit a 5% bid deposit. The bid process requires a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with project questions due by Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM. General bids are due by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, and bidders must obtain project documentation by emailing doc-drmbidrequests@doc.state.ma.us starting Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Bid intent forms are required by Friday, September 5, 2025, by 2:00 PM.

The project has specific participation goals for diverse businesses, including a combined Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation goal of 10.4% and a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (SDVOBE) participation benchmark of 3%. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates, Massachusetts labor laws, and submit weekly certified payroll reports. The project requires comprehensive background checks and adherence to Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) guidelines, with strict security protocols for site visits including dress code restrictions and personal information collection. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the project involves demolition work that will require careful documentation, compliance with state regulations, and rigorous oversight. Businesses must be certified by the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) to qualify for MBE/WBE participation, and all contractors and subcontractors must provide detailed documentation of employee wages, work classifications, and compliance with state labor standards.