RFQ SWC FAC124 CAT 5

The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking qualified vendors to provide ready-mix concrete services for 14 correctional facilities and administrative locations across multiple jurisdictions, including Bristol County and Boston City. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) SWC FAC124 CAT 5 specifically requires concrete to be professionally produced, transported via cement truck, and poured directly on-site, with strict prohibitions against using bagged concrete. The procurement covers comprehensive concrete applications including footings, foundation walls, slabs-on-grade, suspended slabs, building frame members, and concrete fill for various structural elements. Vendors must adhere to rigorous technical specifications, including using American-made Portland Cement Type II, meeting Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division standards, and maintaining a maximum water-cement ratio of 0.45 for slabs. The solicitation requires vendors to provide detailed mix designs and allow for independent testing agency verification of concrete materials and performance. The contract opportunity was posted on July 23, 2025, with proposal responses due by August 20, 2025, and mandates that bidders download specifications and response forms to be considered responsive.

While the documentation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific enterprise requirements, the procurement appears open to qualified concrete suppliers capable of meeting stringent technical specifications. The pricing structure accommodates orders less than 25 cubic yards, with pricing tables for different concrete strengths (3,000 psi and 4,000 psi) and optional fiber mix variants. Pricing includes provisions for winter additives such as "Winter Heat" and 1% Non-Chloride Accelerator, with all prices structured as FOB delivered rates to various DOC facilities. Though specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation covering 14 facilities suggests a potentially significant contract value. The procurement emphasizes technical competence, with mandatory requirements for concrete quality, testing, and strict adherence to DOC and MassDOT standards. Vendors must demonstrate capability to consistently produce high-quality ready-mix concrete meeting precise engineering specifications across multiple correctional facility locations throughout Massachusetts.