Trade Contracts 2026

The Waltham Housing Authority is soliciting sealed bids for 23 trade service categories for day-to-day repairs and maintenance across its public housing portfolio, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The solicitation covers carpentry, carpeting, ceramic tile (walls and floors), electrical, elevator, excavation, extermination, fire alarm and sprinkler testing, flooring (VCT/LVP), HVAC, masonry, painting, plastering, plumbing, roofing, hardwood sanding, and snow removal services at multiple properties serving approximately 810 federally and state-subsidized housing units across Waltham, Massachusetts. All work must comply with Massachusetts prevailing wage requirements under M.G.L. Chapter 149, Sections 26–27H, and Davis-Bacon wage rates where applicable. All employees must complete a minimum of 10 hours of OSHA-approved safety and health training.

The contract term is one year with an estimated cost of $100,000 for labor and materials per trade service. Each trade operates on a 24/7 on-call basis; contractors must respond to work requests within 24 hours and begin work within one week. Work is performed in occupied apartments and common areas at properties ranging from three-room units of approximately 488 square feet to two-bedroom congregate housing, with coordination through the WHA Maintenance Director. The HVAC scope specifically includes approximately 85 boilers, primarily Lochinvar Condensing models, and annual preventative maintenance pricing. Elevator services cover four sites with five total elevators and one chair lift requiring quarterly preventative maintenance and annual state inspections.

Bid deposits of at least 5 percent of the greatest possible bid amount are required, payable in cash, certified check, or bid bond from a Massachusetts-licensed surety. The selected contractor must furnish a performance bond and payment bond each equal to 100 percent of the contract price within five business days of award. Monthly invoicing requires certified payroll affidavits demonstrating prevailing wage compliance. Bid documents are available through BIDDOCS.com for a $10.00 mailing fee or at no cost from Dale Fraser (Dfraser@walhouse.org) beginning September 3, 2026. Questions are due by September 10, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder within 30 days of bid opening in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Sections 44A–J.