DRM 2024-57 #10 Emergency Notification System at MTC

The Massachusetts Department of Correction is seeking a contractor to implement an Emergency Notification System at the Massachusetts Treatment Center in Bridgewater, MA, through a competitive bid process (Project No. DRM 2024-57 #10). This electrical infrastructure project involves installing an owner-provided emergency communication system with a total contract time of 165 days (120 days for substantial completion and 45 days for final acceptance). Bidders must possess a DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and have completed a 10-hour OSHA construction safety and health course. The bid package requires a 5% bid deposit and mandates that all workers complete specific safety training. Key procurement dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with questions due by October 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM, and the general bid deadline set for October 22, 2025, at 1:30 PM. Interested contractors must submit bid intent forms electronically to doc-drmbidrequests@doc.state.ma.us by October 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and can obtain project specifications by emailing the provided contact address.

The procurement includes specific diversity and participation requirements, with 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) benchmark of 3%. Contractors must be certified by the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office and can count material suppliers at 15% of their total supply value toward participation goals. Liquidated damages are established at $1,000 per day for failure to complete work on time. The project involves strict facility entry guidelines, including comprehensive background investigations for all potential bidders and employees, which will be checked through local police, State Police, FBI, Massachusetts Board of Probation, and Registry of Motor Vehicles. Additionally, contractors must acknowledge and comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requirements and the Department of Correction's zero-tolerance policy for sexual abuse and harassment. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the detailed requirements and comprehensive procurement process suggest a significant public works investment for the Massachusetts Treatment Center.