DRM 2026-80 Solar Canopy Parking Surface Course Paving and Line Striping

The Massachusetts Department of Correction is requesting bids on solar canopy parking surface course paving and line striping at its headquarters in Milford under DRM 2026-80, with bids due September 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM and a mandatory site visit on September 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM. A combined MBE/WBE participation goal of 13 percent applies; an SDVOBE benchmark of 3 percent is encouraged.

The scope covers surface course paving and line striping for a solar canopy parking lot at 50 Maple Street, Milford, Massachusetts. All employees must complete an OSHA-approved construction safety and health course of at least ten hours. Prevailing wage rates established by the Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development apply; contractors must submit weekly certified payroll records and a Statement of Compliance under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149, Sections 26–27H. All apprentices must be registered with the Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards and carry valid apprentice ID cards.

The estimated contract value is $130,000. The estimated completion date is October 30, 2026, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,000 per day for schedule delays. Contractors must post a bid deposit equal to 5 percent of the bid value including alternates as a bond from a Massachusetts-licensed bonding company. Upon award, the successful bidder must submit performance and payment bonds equal to the contract price, certificates of insurance, and an Owner-Contractor Agreement within five days of presentation; failure to execute forfeits the bid deposit.

Bid intent forms are due September 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Plans and specifications are available as of August 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM by emailing doc-drmbidrequests@doc.state.ma.us. Questions are due September 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM to Kenneth.Pinarreta@doc.state.ma.us. The Awarding Authority will select the lowest responsible and eligible bidder within thirty days of bid opening. Site visit attendees must complete background clearance, comply with visitor restrictions (no jeans, logo shirts, or hoodies), and acknowledge PREA compliance obligations.