DRM 2024-57 #7 Emergency Notification System at MCI-Shirley and SBCC

The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking a contractor for the DRM 2024-57 #7 Emergency Notification System project at MCI-Shirley and Souza Baranowski Correctional Center (SBCC) located in Worcester County. The procurement involves the installation of an owner-provided emergency notification system, classified primarily as an electrical project. Mandatory pre-bid meetings were conducted on January 22-23, 2025, at both facilities, with potential bidders required to complete detailed security clearance and background check documentation. Key project specifications include installing a comprehensive emergency communication infrastructure across two correctional facilities, with specific requirements for cable installation, rapid response console locations, and compliance with complex facility access protocols. Bidders must have DCAMM certification and ensure all employees have completed an OSHA-approved 10-hour construction safety course. Critical procurement dates include a January 27, 2025, 3:00 PM deadline for submitting questions, with responses posted on January 30, 2025, and a final bid submission deadline of February 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM. All bidders must submit a bid deposit of 5% of their total bid amount and complete extensive documentation including Bid Intent Forms and entrance waivers.

The project includes specific diversity and enterprise 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%. Preliminary bid results indicate JM Electrical Company, Inc. from Lynnfield, MA was the sole bidder, with a proposed project cost of $2,965,000.00. Additional project complexity is introduced by specialized environmental considerations, including RCRA-8 metal testing and potential hazardous material handling requirements identified in the project's addendum. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage regulations, submitting weekly certified payroll reports and maintaining detailed records of employee classifications and compensation. The project's scope suggests integration with existing correctional facility infrastructure, requiring careful coordination with Department of Correction personnel and adherence to strict security protocols. Potential bidders must demonstrate expertise in emergency notification systems, electrical installation in secure environments, and compliance with comprehensive regulatory requirements specific to correctional facility projects.