RFQ General and FSB Contractor for New Dispatch Facility

MetroWest Regional Emergency Communications Center is soliciting Requests for Qualifications from General and Filed Subbid Contractors for renovation of a dispatch facility at 20 Phillips Street in Westborough, Massachusetts, with qualifications due November 4, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Only prequalified General and Filed Subbid firms may submit bids for their respective categories of work, and applicants must hold a DCAMM Certificate for qualification. The solicitation is issued under M.G.L. Chapter 149.

The project renovates a two-story structure with basement through gut renovation, an elevator addition, new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, windows, roofing, finishes, and exterior site work. The work also requires coordination with existing and new site utilities and with the district's radio and dispatch vendors. Trade categories include Masonry, Miscellaneous Metals, Wood, Door and Casework, Roofing and Flashing, Metal Windows, Glass and Glazing, Tile, Acoustical Ceilings and Tile, Resilient Flooring, Painting, Elevators, Fire Protection, Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical.

The estimated project cost is $11.5 million, and construction duration is approximately 12 months. The project is located in Worcester County.

Qualifications must be submitted electronically through www.Projectdoc.com under Project #262591. Hard copies will not be accepted. Plans and specifications are available electronically beginning October 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The Owner's Project Manager is The Vertex Companies, LLC, and the Project Designer is The Galante Architecture Studio. Submission assistance is available from Projectdog Inc. at 978.499.9014, and procurement questions go to OPMprocurement@vertexeng.com or 617-477-7995.