Fields Corner Library

Noted below are the sub-trades and estimated costs for which SOQ are being requested:

Misc. and Orn. Iron ($290,122)                         Metal Windows ($99,715)

Waterproofing, Damp-proofing                       Fire Protection ($439,840)

& Caulking ($222,949)                                         Elevators ($225,000)

Roofing and Flashing ($540,097)                       Tile ($209,987)

Masonry ($460,621)                                             Glass & Glazing ($65,875)

Acoustical Tile ($144,789)                                    HVAC ($1,532,189)

Resilient Floors ($186,222)                                  Painting ($76,450)

  Plumbing ($384,220)                                          Electrical ($1,556,028)

The scope of work is further detailed in the specifications; involves the construction of a new 14,790 square foot, two-story building to replace the existing single-story 1960’s era 8,600 square foot library, which will be demolished.

The RFQ is used to pre-qualify subcontractors. Those who are prequalified will be invited by the Awarding Authority to submit filed sub-bids pursuant to M.G.L. c.149, §§ 44E and 44F. After the prequalification process, a list of pre-qualified subcontractors will be provided to all pre-qualified bidders.

The estimated cost of construction is: $18,050,000. Expected contract duration for this contract is:  486 days.  Prevailing Wages Apply

RFQ packets will be available on or about May 6, 2024, at 9 a.m.  RFQ packets are only available electronically and by requesting access for such through bid.info@boston.gov. 

Deadline for questions: No later than May 14, 2024, at 1 p.m. All questions must be submitted in writing directly to bid.info@boston.gov. 

SOQ in response to this RFQ shall be signed under pains and penalties of perjury. SOQ must be received on or before May 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at the PFD Bid Counter Public Facilities Dept. Two Center Plaza, Boston, MA, 7^th Floor, Suite 700. 

The anticipated date for completion of evaluation is TBD. The anticipated date for document availability to pre-qualified general contractors and subcontractors is TBD.

Please submit One (1) hard copy, bound and two (2) USB flash drives with pdf format and place all contents in a sealed package marked: 

SOQ for Subcontracting Services: Fields Corner Library, Project No. 7246

The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive any minor informalities in or to reject any and all SOQ if it is in the public interest to do so.

Any unauthorized communication or contact with the Awarding Authority is prohibited outside of any official meetings. Upon completion of the evaluations, the contents of the SOQ shall be open to the public, except for financial information, which is not a public record as defined in M.G.L. c.4, § 7.

Please see the RFQ for the specific criteria and points for trade contractor prequalification, selection and mandatory submission requirements for the SOQ, such as: a Commitment Letter for payment and performance bonds, DCAMM Certification, DCAMM Subcontractor Update Statement.