DRM 2025-50 Exterior Paint Abatement at MCI-Shirley

The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) is soliciting bids for Project DRM 2025-50, a comprehensive exterior renovation project at MCI-Shirley Minimum located in Shirley, Worcester County. The procurement involves exterior paint abatement, joint sealant replacement, wood sill repairs, and complete exterior painting at the correctional facility. Potential bidders must hold a current DCAMM certification and attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Friday, October 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the project site. Interested contractors must submit bid intent forms by Friday, October 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM and direct all questions to specified DOC contacts by Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The general bid deadline is set for Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a projected contract duration of approximately 60 days for substantial completion and an additional 45 days for final acceptance. Bidders are required to provide a 5% bid deposit and comply with prevailing wage requirements as detailed in the comprehensive wage schedule documentation.

The contract includes specific participation goals for minority and disadvantaged businesses, with a combined Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation requirement of 10.4% and a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (SDVOBE) benchmark of 3% of the contract price. Contractors must undergo extensive background investigations, including criminal records checks with local police, State Police, FBI, Massachusetts Board of Probation, and Registry of Motor Vehicles. Additional compliance requirements include adherence to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and submission of weekly certified payroll reports. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the project will be funded through state appropriations, with liquidated damages set at $1,000 per day for failure to complete work on time. Bidders must also provide performance and payment bonds and comply with various state labor and non-discrimination regulations, ensuring a comprehensive and rigorous procurement process that prioritizes both project execution and social equity considerations.