Renovation Bathrooms Residential Group Home Georgetown

The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services is requesting bids for bathroom renovation at a residential group home in Georgetown under DDS 26-03R, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. via COMMBUYS. The project is subject to prevailing wage compliance under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30, Section 39M and Chapter 149, Sections 44A-44M, and Supplier Diversity and Workforce Participation Requirements.

The scope encompasses demolition and renovation of three bathrooms, including removal of existing showers and bathtub units, concrete-slab cutting as required, and installation of new wallboard, solid surfacing, sheet vinyl flooring, bathroom accessories, plumbing, and electrical systems. All employees must complete a minimum 10-hour OSHA-approved construction safety and health course prior to beginning work.

The estimated construction cost is $90,000. The contract term is 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for failure to complete on schedule. Bidders must submit a 5% bid deposit as a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check payable to the Commonwealth. The three lowest bidders will be required to mail original bid deposits with tracking or FedEx after results are posted. The successful contractor must secure Performance and Payment Bonds in amounts specified in the contract documents. Prevailing wage rates vary by trade classification and effective date, ranging from approximately $37.53 to $151.53 per hour for laborers, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and equipment operators.

A non-mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for October 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Bidder questions are due October 5, 2026 by 12:00 p.m. Contract award is anticipated within approximately 30 days following bid opening.