ITB SPBN262008 Parking Lot Light Pole Replacement (Otis ANB, MA)

The Massachusetts Military Division is soliciting bids on the replacement and upgrade of parking lot light poles and luminaires at Otis Air National Guard Base (Building 330, 330 E Inner Rd, Otis, MA 02542) to Solid State Lighting (SSL) / Light Emitting Diode (LED) systems under ITB SPBN262008, with electronic bids due September 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM via COMMBUYS and a mandatory site visit on August 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

This is a public works project subject to Massachusetts prevailing wage requirements (Department of Labor Standards wage schedule applies) and Construction Workforce Utilization Goals requiring 15.3% minority workers and 6.9% women workers of the final contract price. All on-site personnel must complete a minimum 10-hour OSHA-approved construction safety and health course prior to work commencement. REAL ID compliance is required for site visit attendance.

The scope involves demolition and removal of nine legacy High-Intensity Discharge (HID) luminaires and damaged light poles, inspection of existing concrete footings, installation of nine new wind-rated aluminum or steel light poles with high-efficiency LED luminaires, and re-wiring with insulation resistance testing. Work must comply with UFC 3-530-01, ASHRAE 90.1 and 189.1, NFPA 70, and ABA Accessibility Standards. Photometric performance requirements include minimum average horizontal illuminance of 0.2 foot-candles at grade and 0.1 foot-candles at five feet above finished grade, with maximum uniformity ratio of 20:1. Lighting controls must include automatic dusk-to-dawn operation and minimum 30-percent power reduction from midnight to 6:00 AM or during 15 minutes of no detected activity. Bidders must submit technical approach with photometric plans, product cut sheets, minimum three references for similar military or commercial projects within five years, and itemized cost proposal separating Base Bid (four poles) from Bid Option 1 (five poles).

The estimated contract value is $82,000 awarded as a Limited User Contract on a Fee For Service basis. A 5% bid bond and Payment Bond in the amount of 50% of project cost are required. Progress payments are made via Electronic Funds Transfer; retainage does not exceed 5% of approved periodic payments. Contract start is anticipated September 14, 2026. Questions are due August 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM, directed to Michaela Kochka. Prevailing Wage Schedule 20260818185636 and Prompt Payment Discount requirements apply. Standard Commonwealth Terms and Conditions govern the contract, and contractors must file Certificate of Compliance with State Tax Laws and Non-Collusion Certificate.