IFB 2026-9 colwell avenue site improvements

The Lowell Housing Authority, in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, is soliciting sealed bids through Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2026-9 for site improvements at 1-11 Colwell Avenue in Lowell, Massachusetts. The procurement covers construction and site improvement work, with bidders required to submit sealed bids addressed to the Lowell Housing Authority Department of Finance and Procurement at 350 Moody Street, Lowell, MA 01854 by June 22, 2026. Prospective contractors must demonstrate adequate financial resources, a satisfactory performance record, satisfactory integrity and business ethics, and satisfactory compliance with public policy including Equal Employment Opportunity requirements; contractors must not be suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible for federal contract awards. The Housing Authority reserves the right to award to the responsible offeror whose bid is most advantageous considering cost and other specified factors, reject any or all offers, accept other than the lowest bid, waive minor irregularities, or award multiple contracts. All bids must be signed by an authorized representative with the offeror's name printed or typed on the cover sheet and continuation sheets, with any erasures or changes initialed by the signatory. Bids may be withdrawn at any time prior to bid opening, and any protests against contract award must be served on the Housing Authority in writing with dated acknowledgment of receipt at the solicitation address, with the Housing Authority's determination being final unless appealed. Late submissions will not be considered unless sent by registered or certified mail no later than the fifth calendar day before the deadline, sent via U.S. Postal Service Express Mail Next Day Service no later than 5:00 p.m. two working days prior to deadline, or determined to be the sole offer received.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organization types are outlined in the available documentation, though all contractors must comply with applicable federal and state non-discrimination statutes and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements. Contractors are required to comply with prevailing state and federal wage rates and must submit weekly certified payrolls as required by the Lowell Housing Authority's Purchase Order Terms and Conditions. The contract is subject to HUD mandatory provisions for Public Housing Authorities, including examination and audit rights retained by the PHA, HUD, and the Comptroller General for three years following final payment, and contractors must comply with energy efficiency standards and EPA requirements for recovered materials procurement. All goods and services are subject to inspection upon arrival or completion, with rejected materials to be returned at the contractor's expense and rejected services to be reworked at contractor cost; contractors must warranty merchandise compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes and replace or repair any defects within one year of acceptance at no cost to the Authority. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement has not been disclosed in the available documentation. The Lowell Housing Authority maintains sales tax exemption under Massachusetts Certificate #046-003-186, and the contract is governed by Massachusetts law with exclusive jurisdiction in state and federal courts in Middlesex County.