RFQ - PFD - north end community center

The City of Boston's Public Facilities Department is requesting qualifications from elevator trade contractors for the North End Community Center project (Project No. 7244) via RFQ, with statements of qualifications due September 17, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. This is a second round of solicitation following fewer than three prequalifications in the initial round.

The scope involves elevator installation and related systems for a new four-story BCYF community center with an aquatic facility at 471 Commercial Street, Boston. The facility is designed to achieve LEED Silver certification and Net Zero Ready performance. The estimated project value for the elevator trade package is $307,000 with an expected contract duration of 550 calendar days and project completion targeted for spring 2028.

Prevailing wages apply. Contractors must achieve a minimum score of 70 points and satisfy all mandatory requirements to be prequalified and invited to submit bids through a subsequent Request for Bids process. Mandatory submissions include a commitment letter for payment and performance bonds, DCAMM certification, and a DCAMM Subcontractor Update Statement.

Submissions may be made electronically via the Trimble Unity Construct Bidding Module or as hardcopy (one bound copy and two USB flash drives in PDF format) to the PFD Bid Counter at 26 Court Street, 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02108. Technical questions are due September 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Evaluations are expected to be completed by approximately October 1, 2026. Upon completion of evaluations, SOQ contents excluding financial information shall be open to public inspection. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive minor informalities or reject any responses in the public interest. For additional information, contact the PFD Bid Counter at 617-635-4809 or Bid.info@boston.gov, or visit boston.gov/departments/public-facilities.