IFB # 2335-02 Elevator Maintenance, Testing, and Repair Services for Three (3) Year at Privately Mgt

The Boston Housing Authority (BHA) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) # 2335-02 for Elevator Maintenance, Testing, and Repair Services at Privately Managed Developments, seeking a three-year contract for comprehensive elevator services. The procurement requires bidders to be DCAMM certified in Elevators and capable of performing maintenance, testing, and repair work across multiple housing developments. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 11, 2025, at the Doris Bunte Development in Roxbury, Boston, with the general bid opening set for 11:00 AM virtually on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Potential bidders must submit a 5% bid deposit and be prepared to provide 100% Performance and Payment Bonds if selected. Technical questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted to Paul Shuley via email, with the final date for inquiries being July 18, 2025. The total estimated work value for the contract is $479,600.00, and all bids will be evaluated in compliance with Massachusetts General Law (MGL) c. 149, Sections 44A-J.

The BHA requires strict adherence to its Minority and Women Participation Provision and Resident Employment Provision, indicating a commitment to diverse contractor participation. Wage rates for the contract will be subject to minimum rates established by the US Department of Labor. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with these provisions and be prepared to meet specific workforce diversity requirements. The solicitation allows the BHA to reserve the right to waive informalities or reject any or all bids if deemed in the public interest. Potential respondents should download the complete bid package from the BHA's website and carefully review all requirements. The contract appears to be open to qualified contractors who can meet the technical, financial, and regulatory specifications outlined in the solicitation, with a focus on supporting local employment and minority business participation in the elevator maintenance and repair sector.