Project # 7032A Boston City Hall HVAC Upgrades Phase II

The City of Boston Public Facilities Department is requesting qualifications from general contractors and subcontractors for the Boston City Hall HVAC Upgrades Phase II project, with statements of qualifications due June 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. This is a two-phase procurement: Phase I qualifications determine which contractors proceed to Phase II for competitive bidding, and only Phase I prequalified contractors may submit bids in Phase II.

The scope encompasses replacement of air handlers at Boston City Hall and associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, painting, masonry, miscellaneous and ornamental iron work, roof replacement, and renovation of mechanical spaces and shop area. The RFQ seeks qualifications from firms across multiple trades: Electrical Work, HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems, Masonry Work, Painting, Roofing and Flashing, and Miscellaneous and Ornamental Iron work.

The overall construction estimate is $68.75 million, with significant allocations to HVAC work ($27.325 million), Roofing and Flashing ($6.4 million), and Electrical Work ($3.95 million). The remaining estimated costs are Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems ($930,000), Plumbing ($450,000), Miscellaneous and Ornamental Iron ($300,000), Painting ($54,000), and Masonry Work ($149,000). The expected contract duration is approximately 900 days, accounting for equipment shop drawings, production, and phased work at multiple levels.

RFQ packets are available through the Trimble Unity Construct online bidding portal beginning June 1, 2026. Questions are due June 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Submissions must include the required DCAMM Certificate, DCAMM Update Statement, and Commitment Letter and may be filed online or in person at 26 Court Street, 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02108. The Awarding Authority expects to complete review of qualifications by approximately July 23, 2026. Contact the PFD Bid Counter at Bid.info@boston.gov or (617) 635-4809 for questions.