Invitation for Bid

Invitation for Bid ADVERTISEMENT TO BID MGL c.149 Over $150K The MEDFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Contractors for the Phase III Envelope Modernizations at (AMP-1) at Willis Avenue in Medford, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by HELENE·KARL ARCHITECTS, INC. The Project consists of but not limited to: Demolition of existing wood fiber clapboard siding, shingle siding and building paper down to existing exterior wall sheathing. Installation of new vinyl windows, window shades, and fiber-cement clapboard siding & shingles including solid PVC trim. Replacement of existing gutters and downspouts, drip edge, roof fascia and soffit. Repainting existing columns and porch rails. There are two types of buildings (A & B). The Base Bid shall include two (2) A type buildings (6 units) and two (2) type B buildings (4 units). Note: While not tested, proceed with the Work as if the window subframe, and the wood shingle siding (under the wood fiber siding) contain lead paint and follow the protocols noted on drawing R-101 (Lead Paint Notes). Bids are subject to the Federal Davis Bacon Wage Determination (only). The work to be performed under the contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u) as well as additional HUD forms and Equal Employment requirements, as set forth in the project manual. This project is being funded with federal financial assistance and therefore subject to the domestic content procurement preference requirements set forth in Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Pub.L.117-58, §§ 70901 et seq. ("Build America, Buy America Act" "BABAA"). To ensure accurate accounting and documentation, the Awarding Authority will administer the construction using BidDocs' construction software. This is a contractual requirement; no alternative software will be accepted. The Awarding Authority will pay for the associated software costs, not the Contractor. The work is estimated to cost $1,200,000.00. All bidding Requests for Information (RFIs) shall be submitted online by 03/20/2026 at 12:00PM EDT for general bids. Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.149 §§26 to 27H inclusive. THIS PROJECT IS BEING ELECTRONICALLY BID AND HARD COPY BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please review the instructions in the bid documents on how to register as an electronic bidder. All Bids shall be submitted online at www.biddocs.com and received no later than the date and time specified. General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the following category of work, General Building Construction, and must submit a current DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and signed DCAMM Prime/General Contractor Update Statement. General Bids will be received until March 26, 2026 at 2:00PM EDT and publicly opened online, forthwith. General bids and sub-bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (including all alternates), and made payable to the MEDFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY. Note: A bid deposit is not required for Projects advertised under $50,000. Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for review at www.biddocs.com (may be viewed and downloaded electronically at no cost). PRE-BID CONFERENCE / SITE VISIT: Scheduled Date and Time: 03/17/2026 at 10:00AM EDT Address: 148 Exchange Ave, Medford, MA 02155 Instructions: Meet in front of the Community Center Building EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Publication Dates LNEO0474402