Project # 7019-C 585 Commercial Street Phase Ill, Invitation for Bids (IFB) to Prequalified

The state of Massachusetts, through the City of Boston's Public Facilities Department, is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Project #7019-C, the 585 Commercial Street Phase III project. The project involves the complete renovation of a 42,000 square foot former office building into an elementary school. The work includes building envelope replacement, structural and interior renovations, and site improvements. Bids for filed sub-trades are due by March 28, 2017, and general bids are due by April 6, 2017. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 17, 2017, and the deadlines for submitting sub-bid and general bid questions are March 21 and March 30, 2017, respectively. Successful bidders will be required to provide a 5% bid deposit and 100% performance and payment bonds.

The IFB is open to pre-qualified bidders only, and the City of Boston has included specific bid allowances for miscellaneous metals/ornamental iron ($265,000) and elevators ($203,000). Bidders must comply with the City of Boston's Residents Job Policy, which requires contractors to take affirmative action in their employment practices. The Public Facilities Department will provide bid documents to interested parties upon receipt of a $100 refundable deposit. The City reserves the right to waive any informalities or reject any and all bids in the public interest. The specific funding amounts and sources, as well as the contract term and any renewal options, are not provided in the IFB documents.