DRM 2024-57 #07B Emergency Notification System at MCI-Shirley

The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking a contractor to install an owner-provided Emergency Notification System at MCI-Shirley, a correctional facility located at 104 Harvard Road in Shirley, Massachusetts. The project, identified as DRM 2024-57 #07B, requires a comprehensive installation with a contract duration of 120 days to substantial completion and an additional 45 days for final completion. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the facility, with prospective bidders required to submit bid intent forms and completed entrance waivers by March 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Interested vendors must contact Darlene Keane to obtain project plans and specifications, which will be available from February 26th. General bids are due on March 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with questions accepted until March 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Contractors must provide a 5% bid deposit, performance and payment bonds, and maintain specific insurance coverages, including general liability, automobile, pollution liability, workers' compensation, and builder's risk insurance.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and diversity requirements, with a combined Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation goal of 10.4% and a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (SDVOBE) participation goal of 3%. Contractors must comply with Massachusetts prevailing wage laws and submit weekly certified payroll reports, tracking detailed employee information including work classifications, wages, and benefits. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day will be assessed for late project completion. The project requires strict facility access protocols, including background checks, security clearances, and adherence to Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive documentation and detailed requirements suggest a significant infrastructure investment for the emergency notification system installation. Contractors must be prepared to navigate complex regulatory compliance, including diversity spending reporting, prevailing wage documentation, and correctional facility-specific access restrictions.