DRM 2024-57 #11 Emergency Notification System at OCCC

The Massachusetts Department of Correction is seeking a contractor to implement an Emergency Notification System at the Old Colony Correctional Center (OCCC) in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The project, identified as Mass. State Project No. DRM 2024-57 #11, requires the installation of an owner-provided emergency notification system specifically designed for a correctional environment. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including a Prime/General Contractor Certificate of Eligibility from the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), a completed Update Statement, and a 5% bid deposit. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the OCCC, with questions due by Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The project has a specified contract duration of 120 days for substantial completion, with an additional 45 days for final acceptance. Bid submissions are due by 2:30 PM on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, and bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements and ensure all workers have completed a 10-hour OSHA construction safety and health course.

The procurement includes specific requirements for minority and women-owned business enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation, with a combined goal of 10.4% and a service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprise (SDVOBE) participation benchmark of 3%. Contractors must undergo comprehensive background investigations, including criminal records checks through local police, State Police, FBI, Massachusetts Board of Probation, and Registry of Motor Vehicles. The project also mandates compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), requiring contractors to adhere to a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Bidders must complete mandatory PREA training and agree to report any observed sexual misconduct. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive documentation requirements and detailed specifications suggest a significant investment in modernizing the correctional facility's emergency communication infrastructure. Interested vendors must carefully review all documentation, including the Bid Intent Form and various compliance documents, and follow strict security protocols when accessing the facility during the bidding process.