Sprinkler Upgrade Residential Group Home Taunton

The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services is soliciting bids for a fire sprinkler system upgrade at a residential group home in Taunton, with bids due October 14, 2026 and a non-mandatory pre-bid site visit on October 1. The contract is subject to Supplier Diversity and Workforce Participation Requirements including Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise goals.

The scope involves replacement of an existing NFPA 13 dry sprinkler system with a new NFPA 13R wet sprinkler system, including associated electrical and fire alarm coordination work and construction of new soffits to conceal piping. All contractors must comply with Massachusetts prevailing wage requirements, with wage rates ranging from approximately $34.75 to $119.19 per hour depending on classification and effective date.

The estimated construction cost is $138,000. The contract term is 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per day for failure to meet the completion deadline. Award goes to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder, with contract execution anticipated within approximately 30 days after bid opening. A DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility is not required for general contractors on projects under $150,000.

Bidders must submit bids electronically through the COMMBUYS website and provide a 5 percent bid deposit in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or treasurer's check payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Upon contract award, the selected contractor must provide a 50 percent payment bond and submit proof of required insurance coverage, a completed Owner-Contractor Agreement, and certification of compliance with prevailing wage and workforce laws prior to contract execution. Questions must be submitted via email to DDSEngineering@mass.gov by 12:00 PM on October 5, 2026. The project is funded through the Executive Office of Health & Human Services budget.