RFQ 27FAC1270127 Move Services for office relocation of Department of Public Health

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services, on behalf of the Department of Public Health, issued RFQ 27FAC1270127 for move services supporting a phased office relocation, with proposals due July 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. via CommBUYS and a mandatory vendor site visit on July 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 250 Washington Street, Boston. This is a prevailing-wage project under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Sections 26–27H, with rates ranging from $49.89 to $59.83 per hour depending on job classification (Moving Helper, Moving Installer, Moving Packer/Crater, Straight Truck Driver, and Trailer Driver).

The scope spans three phases: Phase 1 (July 27–August 10, 2026, floors 4–5), Phase 2 (August 24, 2026, floors 1–3), and Phase 3 (September 14–November 20, 2026, floor 2 and relocation to 100 Cambridge Street). The primary move originates at 250 Washington Street, Boston with a secondary destination at 67 Forest Street, Marlborough. The relocation inventory includes 482 chairs, 74 desks, 234 modular cubicles, 138 file cabinets, 54 bookcases, 20 coat trees, 92 tables, and other furnishings detailed in Addendums A, B, and C. Work must be completed within thirty days and conducted as a night move after 5:00 p.m. at the destination, coordinated with landlord-controlled freight elevator availability. The vendor is responsible for all permits, including Boston parking permits for truck parking on Devonshire Street and electrician fees to remove and make safe forty-five electrical whips. Broom sweep services are required at the origin location by 12:00 p.m. upon surplus removal conclusion.

Bidders must submit prevailing wage sheets and detailed cost estimates broken down by move day, junk runs, broom sweep services, travel time, vehicle quantities and types, moving supplies, materials, and miscellaneous costs including permits and disposal fees. All quotes are "not to exceed" amounts and final. Certified payroll records must accompany invoices. An Intent to Award was issued on July 23, 2026 naming William Lowe & Sons as the intended awardee, pending contract negotiations. Questions deadline is July 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.