RFQ 259004 Braintree Armory Interior and Exterior Light Replacement

The Massachusetts Military Division, located in Barnstable County, is seeking bids for a comprehensive lighting replacement project at the Braintree Armory, located at 275 Union Street. The procurement involves replacing approximately 150 interior lights and 6 exterior lights with new efficient LED lighting systems, including motion sensors and daylight sensors. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 30 at 10:00 AM, with electronic bids due on COMMBUYS by May 7 at 10:00 AM. The project requires contractors to meet specific lighting performance standards, achieving 30-50 foot-candles in different rooms and providing night light capabilities in assembly halls. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, provide a 5% bid bond, and ensure all employees have completed a 10-hour OSHA construction safety course. The project is set for substantial completion by June 15, 2025, with final completion by July 31, 2025, and will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder.

The contract has specific workforce utilization goals, requiring 15.3% minority workforce and 6.9% women workforce participation. Contractors must provide liability insurance naming the Commonwealth as additionally insured and comply with both Davis-Bacon and Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards wage rates, applying the higher of the two rates for each trade. Bidders must submit various documentation, including OSHA 10-hour certifications, a schedule of values, project timeline, electrical permit, and certified payrolls. Security requirements mandate properly cleared personnel with REAL ID credentials starting May 7, 2025. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, contractors will be required to obtain payment bonds (50% of project cost for projects over $25K, 100% for bids over $150K). Electronic fund transfers will be used for progress payments, and the Massachusetts Military Division, as a tax-exempt entity, will oversee the project's execution.