OPM Services for Regional Emergency Communication Center

The Town of Westborough, Massachusetts is seeking an Owner's Project Manager (OPM) for the Regional Emergency Communication Center (RECC) renovation project, located at 42 Milk Street in Westborough. The procurement is being conducted under M.G.L. c. 149 sec. 44 A1/2 and involves comprehensive project management services for designing and renovating a municipal building into a regional communications center. The selected OPM will serve as the Westborough Fire Department's principal agent, managing all aspects of the project including design development, cost estimating, construction administration, technology integration, and project close-out. Qualified firms must demonstrate extensive experience with public sector projects, particularly municipal building renovations, and possess a thorough understanding of Massachusetts public construction laws and building codes. The OPM will be responsible for overseeing a project that includes a complete technology infrastructure upgrade for emergency communications, with potential future expansion capabilities. The solicitation requires submission of four copies of qualifications, with proposals due by 4:00 PM on March 11, 2024. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for February 16, 2024, at 10 AM, and all bidding documents are available through BidNetDirect.com.

The procurement encourages participation from minority and women-owned businesses, though no specific MBE/WBE/DBE requirements are mandated. The project is substantially funded through state grants, with $4.7 million already awarded and an additional $8 million expected, totaling approximately $12.7 million in potential project funding. The OPM will be prohibited from bidding on subsequent design contracts to maintain procurement integrity. Preferred vendors for the project include Motorola through Cyber Comm and Green Mountain for tower studies. The initial project staffing plan anticipates 4-5 personnel per shift, with design considerations for potential future community expansions. The selected OPM must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general liability, $1,000,000 in personal injury and property damage, $500,000 in automobile liability, and $1,000,000 in professional liability. Compensation for OPM services will be negotiated as a lump sum after selecting the most qualified firm, with the final fee including all direct expenses and subject to project appropriation and funding availability.