Installation of Electrical Heaters at 200 Frontage

The City of Boston is requesting sealed bids for installation of fan-forced electric heaters and supporting electrical infrastructure at 200 Frontage Road (Project EV00017904), with bids due October 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT and a mandatory site visit September 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Electrical work is a filed sub-bid requirement with sub-bids due September 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM. This is a prevailing-wage public works project subject to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149 and the Boston Residents and Jobs Policy.

The scope includes installation of three fan-forced electric heaters in the garage area, new electrical circuitry, a new breaker panel, and a new feed from the main switchgear to support the heaters. Technical specifications and electrical and HVAC drawings are provided as binding contract documents; Addendum No. 1 supersedes prior drawings. Contract time is 150 calendar days to substantial completion and 180 calendar days to final completion. Liquidated damages are assessed at $100 per day for failure to meet completion milestones.

A mandatory prevailing wage schedule effective September 3, 2026 (Wage Request Number 20260902163011) establishes minimum compensation rates across over 100 construction classifications, including electricians at $68.78 to $73.08 base wage, with apprentice rates and apprentice-to-journeyworker ratios specified. Contractors must post the schedule, maintain weekly certified payroll records and Statements of Compliance for three years, and ensure apprenticeship ID card compliance.

Bidders must submit a 5% bid deposit as a bid bond, cash, or certified check. The successful contractor must furnish a 50% labor and materials payment bond. Required documentation includes Certificate of Authority (CM-06), Wage Theft Prevention Form (CM-16), tax compliance certifications, debarment certifications, and acknowledgment of all addenda. Written questions are due September 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM. The City retains seven-year record retention requirements and is exempt from Massachusetts sales tax. No incumbent is identified.