IFB 2026-5 elevator replacement at 65 summer street

The Lowell Housing Authority, on behalf of Middlesex County in Massachusetts, is soliciting sealed bids for the replacement of the elevator at 65 Summer Street at the South Common Village property in Lowell through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2026-5. The procurement is for non-construction elevator replacement services with design documents prepared by TBA Architects, Inc. Bidders must submit sealed bids in envelopes clearly marked with the solicitation number, time of receipt, and offeror name and address, with all offers requiring signature and either printing or typing by the offeror. The bid due date is June 22, 2026, with sealed submissions required at the Lowell Housing Authority's Department of Finance and Procurement at 350 Moody Street, Lowell, MA 01854. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Housing Authority, considering cost and other factors specified in the solicitation, and the Authority reserves the right to reject any or all offers, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive minor irregularities. Prospective contractors must demonstrate adequate financial resources, a satisfactory performance record, satisfactory integrity and business ethics, compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, and must not be suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible for federal contract awards. All contractors must comply with prevailing state and federal wage rates, submit weekly certified payrolls, maintain standard commercial warranties for one year after acceptance, and comply with all applicable HUD conditions and federal mandatory clauses for public housing authority contracts.

The solicitation documents do not specify designated set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting eligible organization types beyond standard federal and state compliance requirements. However, prospective bidders must comply with non-discrimination statutes, conflict of interest provisions under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 268A, tax law compliance certifications, and demonstrate compliance with public policy requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement documents, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials. Contractors awarded under this procurement will be subject to HUD mandatory contract clauses including record retention and examination rights for three years following final payment, exclusive ownership by the Housing Authority of all work products and materials generated under the contract, compliance with state energy efficiency standards and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, and procurement requirements for items containing the highest percentage of recovered materials when purchases exceed $10,000. The Housing Authority retains the right to terminate the purchase order for convenience with ten days' written notice and may withhold payment or require delivery of work in progress in the event of contractor default.