Project #7244 North End Community Center (Re-post elevators)

The City of Boston Public Facilities Department is requesting Statements of Qualifications from trade contractors in the Elevators category for the North End Community Center project, with SOQ submissions due September 17, 2026 by 12:00 p.m., pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149A, Section 8. This is a second round of solicitation following fewer than three prequalifications in the first round.

The project involves demolition of the existing Mirabella Pool facility and construction of a new four-story BCYF community center at 471 Commercial Street, Boston, with an aquatic facility featuring two new pools. The facility is designed to achieve LEED Silver certification and Net Zero Ready performance. The estimated contract value for elevator work is $307,000 with an expected duration of 550 calendar days and project completion estimated for Spring 2028.

Prevailing wage requirements apply. Mandatory submission requirements include a Commitment Letter for payment and performance bonds, DCAMM Certification, and DCAMM Subcontractor Update Statement. Contractors must achieve a score of 70 points or greater and meet all mandatory requirements to be prequalified and invited to submit bids through a subsequent Request for Bids.

The Application Package became available August 31, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Technical questions are due September 8, 2026 by 12:00 p.m. SOQ submissions are accepted electronically via Trimble Unity Construct or as hardcopy to the PFD Bid Counter at 26 Court Street, Boston. The City expected to complete SOQ review on or about October 1, 2026. Upon completion of evaluations, SOQ contents except for financial information will be open to public inspection. All technical questions and inquiries should be directed to bid.info@boston.gov; communication with the Awarding Authority outside official public meetings is prohibited.