DRM 2024-57 #6 Emergency Notification System @ Bridgewater Complex

The Massachusetts Department of Correction is procuring an Emergency Notification System for the Bridgewater Complex, specifically targeting electrical work for installation at Bridgewater State Hospital. The project, identified as DRM 2024-57 #6, requires a contractor with a current DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility in electrical work to implement an owner-provided emergency notification system. Mandatory pre-bid meetings are scheduled for December 12 and 13, 2024, at 9:00 AM, with site visits required at multiple correctional facilities. Critical procurement dates include a December 10, 2024 deadline for bid intent forms, December 18, 2024 deadline for submitting questions, and a bid submission deadline of December 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM. The contract stipulates a 180-day timeline to reach substantial completion, with an additional 45 days for final acceptance. All project employees must complete OSHA 10-hour safety training, and prevailing wage rates will apply throughout the project duration. The procurement requires extensive background checks and compliance with strict correctional facility visitor protocols.

The procurement includes specific diversity and participation goals, with a combined Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation requirement of 10.4% and a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (SDVOBE) participation goal of 3%. Three companies have obtained project plans: Brite-Lite Electrical, Inc., Structure Consulting Group, and JM Electrical Company, Inc. The project's initial estimated budget was $1,200,000, though the sole bid received from JM Electrical Company was $3,860,000, which was subsequently rejected due to significant cost overrun. Contractors must submit weekly certified payroll records and comply with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149 requirements. The project includes liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays and requires a 5% bid deposit with performance and payment bonds. Additional compliance requirements include quarterly Supplier Diversity Program spending reports and adherence to Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards.