Request for subcontractor qualifications

The Town of Ayer, Massachusetts is requesting subcontractor qualifications for construction of a new approximately 13,000 square foot Senior Center building with associated sitework and utilities on Bishop Road, with qualifications due July 17, 2026 via ProjectDog.com. The project carries a 14-month construction timeline.

The RFQ solicits qualifications across 13 trade categories: General Contractor, Miscellaneous and Ornamental Iron, Waterproofing Dampproofing Caulking, Roofing and Flashing, Glass and Glazing, Acoustical Tile, Resilient Floors, Painting, Elevators, Fire Protection, Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical. The SOQ Register generated June 24, 2026 reflects 123 total responses across all trades received between June 4 and June 24. Plumbing attracted 19 responses (highest volume), followed by HVAC with 17 and Electrical with 13. General Contractor received 14 responses. Remaining trades ranged from 1 to 10 responses. Robert W. Irvine & Sons Inc. is identified as a WBE; Needham Certified Welding Corp. is noted as a WBE in the Miscellaneous and Ornamental Iron category. The SOQ Register documents repeat bidders including GVW INC and JJ Cardosi Inc., which submitted qualifications for multiple trade categories. The electronic RFQ became available July 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at ProjectDog.com under Project #875076. For inquiries, contact ProjectDog Inc. at 978.499.9014.