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KIM JANEY — President, City CouncilMARTIN J. WALSH — Mayor of Boston
Official Chronical, Municipal Affairs
City RecordVOL. 112 | NO. 32
AUGUST 10, 2020
The Sports Centers offer free summer camp alternatives to Boston youth who might otherwise have no opportunity to attend such programming. Each location offers instruction in a number of popular sports through Friday, August 28. All Sports Centers are offered free of charge to Boston residents and open to boys and girls ages 7 to 14. Parents may register their children for just one week or the entire summer.
The Sports Centers are operated in accordance with current public health guidelines. Children and staff wear face coverings and maintain six feet of social distance at all times, activities are organized in groups of ten or fewer, and programs are held completely outdoors.
For more information about the White Stadium Sports Center serving Jamaica Plain and Roxbury, please call (617) 961-3084 or email [email protected].
For more information about the East Boston Sports Center at East Boston Memorial Stadium, please call (617) 961-3083 or email [email protected].
For more information about the South Boston Sports Center at M Street Park, please call (617) 961-3039 or email [email protected].
PLEASE NOTE THAT LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED BUT PARTICIPANTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR BOTH GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER ONLINE PLEASE GO TO BOSTON.GOV/SPORTS.
Parks Department Summer Sports Centers Extended to August 28
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that with the gradual return of activities to City parks the 2020 White Stadium, East Boston, and South Boston Sports Centers are being extended through August 28.
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The City’s directory of certified businesses is available at cityofboston.gov/slbe/search.
• No qualified disabled person shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in any consideration leading to the award of contract.
• The award of any contract shall be subject to the approval of the Mayor of Boston.
• The maximum time for IFB acceptance by the City after the opening of the bids shall be ninety (90) days unless noted otherwise.
• The maximum time for RFP acceptance by the City after the opening of the bids shall be one hundred-eighty (180) days unless noted otherwise.
• The City/County and the Official reserve the right to reject any or all bids, or any item or items thereof, and to award a contract as the Official deems to be in the best interest of the City.
• All contracts shall be subject to the availability of an appropriation therefore, if sufficient funds are not appropriated for the contract in any fiscal year, the Official shall cancel the contract.
• The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or any part or parts thereof, and to award a contract as the Official deems to be in the best interest of the City. This contract shall be subject to the availability of an appropriation. If sufficient funds are not appropriated for the contract in any fiscal year, the Official shall cancel the contract.
LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF THE FOLLOWING
The City of Boston (“the City”), acting by its Acting Purchasing Agent (“the Official”), invites sealed bids for the performance of the work generally described below, and particularly set forth in the Invitation for Bids, which may be obtained from the City’s Procurement website and Supplier Portal boston.gov/procurement. Invitation for Bids shall be available until the time of the bid opening.
The attention of all bidders is directed to the provisions of the Invitation for Bids and contract documents, specifically to the requirements for bid deposits, insurance and performance bonds as may be applicable.
CITY OF BOSTON ADVERTISEMENTS Invitations for bids for the procurement of services and supplies
The supplies/services described for the below is an actual amount of the supplies/services to be procured.
The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or any part or parts thereof, and to award a contract as the Official deems to be in the best interest of the City. This contract shall be subject to the availability of an appropriation. If sufficient funds are not appropriated for the contract in any fiscal year, the Official shall cancel the contract.
The maximum time for bid acceptance by the City after the opening of bids shall be ninety (90) days. The award of this contract shall be subject to the approval of the Mayor of Boston.
Sealed bids shall be publicly opened by the Official at 12:00 Noon Boston City Hall, Procurement Rm. 808 One City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
Event EV00008284 Winthrop PD ITC 71 Camera ProjectWinthrop Police Department
Bid Opening Date: August 12, 2020
CONTACT INFORMATIONBrian Heger617-635-2201 [email protected]
Event EV00008287 SS SEVERE DUTY CUSTOM WALK-IN HEAVY RESCUEBoston Fire Department
Bid Opening Date: August 19, 2020
CONTACT INFORMATIONKevin Coyne617-635-4938 [email protected]
Gov. Baker decided to issue a ‘Stay at Home’ advisory, which does not mandate that residents stay confined to their homes, though everyone is urged to limit unnecessary travel. The City of Boston remains committed to the safety of all of our residents and our vendor community. For Procurement updates please go to boston.gov/procurement and for the latest information on the corona virus please visit: boston.gov/news/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-boston
If you need to submit a non-electronic bid please email [email protected] to arrange for an appointment to drop it off. Thank you!
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Event EV00008288BP&R Landscaping Equipment Boston Parks & Recreation Department
Bid Opening Date: August 11, 202
CONTACT INFORMATIONJoey Chan617-635-4569 [email protected]
KEVIN P. COYNE, PURCHASING AGENT
(July, 27, August 3, August 10, 2020)
Event EV00008314 City Hall –Play Ground Equipment -PFDPublic Facilities Department
Bid Opening Date: August 20, 2020
CONTACT INFORMATIONKevin [email protected]
Event EV00008315 Water Coolers (2-Types) -BPSBoston Public Schools
Bid Opening Date: August 19, 2020
CONTACT INFORMATIONKevin [email protected]
KEVIN P. COYNE, PURCHASING AGENT (August 3, 10, 17, 2020)
Event EV000083626 BFD Bunker Gear Coats & PantsBoston Fire Department
Bid Opening Date: August 25, 2020
CONTACT INFORMATIONMichael [email protected]
Event EV00008328 Fuels for BPD/BFD Harbor Patrol UnitsBoston Police and Boston Fire Department
Bid Opening Date: August 27, 2020
CONTACT INFORMATIONChris [email protected]
Event EV00008333 Hand Sanitizer 33.8oz (BPS)Boston Public Schools
Bid Opening Date: August 17, 2020
CONTACT INFORMATIONKevin [email protected]
KEVIN P. COYNE, PURCHASING AGENT (August 10, August 17, August 24, 2020)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR AN ART AND DESIGN SOLUTION FOR OFFICE OF ARTS AND CULTURE
CONTACT INFORMATIONNaida Faria617-635-3914boston.gov/departments/procurement
The City of Boston (“the City”), acting by and through its Office of Arts and Culture (‘the Official”), requests proposals for an Art and Design Solution, as particularly set forth in the Call to Artists, which may be obtained through the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture Submittable platform https://cityofbostonartsandculture.submittable.com/submit. The public art will be incorporated into the newly renovated Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library.
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Responding to this call is voluntary. All costs associated with responding to this call, any presentations, and/or demonstrations will be the sole responsibility of the vendor participating in the response.
All proposals shall be submitted in strict conformance with the call, on or after 12:00 PM. Boston local time, on August 3, 2020.
The attention of all proposers is directed to the provisions of the Call to Artists and contract documents, specifically to the requirements for proposal deposits and insurance as may be applicable.
Offerors will submit proposals through the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture Submittable platform https://cityofbostonartsandculture.submittable.com/submit. Applications should be submitted on or before 5:00 PM Boston local time, on September 9, 2020.
The Official shall reject late proposals. Please note that we are not requesting design work at this stage and will not review applications that submit design proposals.
The term of the contract shall be for two years.
The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or any part or parts thereof, and to award, a contract as the Official deems to be in the best interests of the City. This contract shall be subject to the availability of an appropriation; therefore, if sufficient funds are not appropriated for the contract in any fiscal year, the Official shall cancel the contract. The maximum time for acceptance of a proposal and the issuance of written notification of award shall be one hundred eighty (180) days. The award of this contract shall be subject to the approval of the Mayor of Boston and the Boston Art Commission.
KARA ELLIOTT-ORTEGA, CHIEF OF ARTS AND CULTURE(August 3, August 10, 2020)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
EMPLOYER WELLNESS PROGRAM
EV00008215CONTACT INFORMATIONWellness [email protected]
The City of Boston (“the City”), acting by and through its Director of Human Resources (“the Official”), hereby requests proposals from interested and qualified parties to provide an Employer Wellness Program for the City’s Health Benefits and Insurance Office. The City intends to award one three-year contract to be effective as of November 1, 2020. This contract is procured under the provisions of MGL chapter 30B.
The RFP may be obtained on or after Monday, August 3rd, 2020 from the City’s purchasing website and Supplier Portal (http://boston.gov/procurement) under EV00008215, or by e-mail to the City’s Wellness Committee at [email protected]. All proposals shall be filed no later than Monday, August 24th, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. EDT. Price and non-price proposals must be submitted separately according to the RFP directions. Late submissions will not be accepted.
The attention of all Proposers is directed to the provisions of the Request for Proposals and contract documents.
The City reserves the right to waive any defects or informalities, to accept or reject any and all proposals, or any part or parts thereof, and to award a contract as may be deemed in the best interest of the City. The award of a contract shall be based upon a determination by the City of the most advantageous proposal from a responsible and responsive proposer taking into consideration the evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP and price.
The award of any contract pursuant to this RFP is subject to the approval of the Mayor of the City of Boston, and shall be subject to availability of appropriation.
MARIANNA GIL, DIRECTOR, HEALTH BENEFITS & INSURANCE(August 3, August 10, 2020)
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RENTAL, COOPERATIVE AND OWNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FUNDING
CONTACT INFORMATION:Christine O’KeefeChristine.O’[email protected]
The City of Boston’s Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) and the Community Preservation Act (CPA) are issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide access to $20 million dollars available of HOME, CDBG, Housing Boston 2030, Inclusionary Development Policy Funds and Community Preservation Funding. Approximately $16 million dollars of resources will support qualified proposals from non-profit and for-profit developers of affordable rental, cooperative and homeownership developments. DND will provide up to $4 million dollars of funding for supportive housing for homeless and/or aging populations.
It is the administration’s expectation that these funds will help to increase the production of housing that is affordable to a mix of incomes, support housing developments that seek to maintain mixed-income communities, and also help preserve existing at-risk developments. The City also seeks proposals from developers committed to producing as many units as possible accessible to extremely low-income residents of Boston.
There will be a Applicants Conference on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 10:00 am. Interested applicants must email Christine O’Keefe at [email protected] to register for conference. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to attend this session so that DND staff can review the requirements of the RFP and answer questions about the application process.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a Letter of Intent by Friday, August 28, 2020.
The Letter of Intent should specify the required information as instructed in the RFP. The Letter should be e-mailed to the attention of Christine O’Keefe, Acting Assistant Director for Development and Finance at [email protected]. Prospective applicants are also strongly encouraged to contact DND staff to discuss their individual project before submitting a full proposal.
The RFP application package will be available beginning Monday, August 10, 2020 and can be downloaded by registering at https://boston.gov/dnd/rfps. If you are unable to access, please contact Christine O’Keefe at [email protected] proposal applications must be submitted as instructed and returned directly, *By Appointment Only, to the DND Bid Counter, 26 Court Street – 1st Floor, Boston, MA by Monday, September 28, 2020, no later than 4:00 pm. Late proposals will not be accepted. For more information about this Request for Proposals, contact Christine O’Keefe, at [email protected].
PLEASE NOTE: Due to ongoing public health precautions the City is taking in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic the DND Bid Counter has relocated to 26 Court Street, 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02108 and is operating on a reduced schedule.
*All visits to the DND Bid Counter will require an appointment to drop-off application submissions. Please use the Online Scheduler at https://www.boston.gov/departments/public-facilities for information regarding procedures and to request an appointment. Be advised that social distancing must be practiced and maintained.
The Bid Counter’s reduced days and hours of operation are: Mondays and Wednesdays only, from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon and 1:00 PM - 5:00 pm (the Bid Counter closes for lunch from 12:00 Noon - 1:00 pm).
If applications need to be dropped-off prior to the due date, please be advised that if a bid opening is in process and is being video-recorded, you will be scheduled a time that avoids walking into the Bid Counter during the video-recording.
SHEILA A. DILLON, CHIEF AND DIRECTOR(August 10, August 17, 2020)
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RENTAL, COOPERATIVE AND OWNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FUNDING
CONTACT INFORMATION:Christine O’KeefeChristine.O’[email protected]
The City of Boston’s Neighborhood Housing Trust (NHT) is seeking proposals from for-profit and non-profit developers of eligible affordable housing developments. This funding is available for rental, cooperative and homeownership developments that address the priorities outlined in the Request for Proposals (RFP). These priorities are distinct in purpose and are designed to direct limited funds to projects that efficiently utilize the subsidy dollars available.
The Department of Neighborhood Development is acting as an agent of the Neighborhood Housing Trust for the purpose of distribution of this Request for Proposals and for review of application packages submitted.
The NHT is making approximately $10 million dollars of funds available in this RFP. These funds will be used to support the creation and preservation of affordable housing developments that meet the needs of the homeless, low- and moderate-income individuals and households in Boston. The NHT will base its decisions on the availability of funds on deposit with the Trust and the established project funding priorities and criteria in the RFP.
There will be a Applicants Conference on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 10:00 am. Interested applicants must email Christine O’Keefe at [email protected] to register for conference Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to attend this session so that DND staff can review the requirements of the RFP and answer questions about the application process.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a Letter of Intent by Friday, August 28, 2020. The Letter of Intent should specify the required information as instructed in the RFP. The Letter should be e-mailed to the attention of Christine O’Keefe, Acting Assistant Director
for Development and Finance at [email protected]. Prospective applicants are also strongly encouraged to contact DND staff to discuss their individual project before submitting a full proposal.
The RFP application package will be available beginning Monday, August 10, 2020 and can be downloaded by registering at https://boston.gov/dnd/rfps. If you are unable to access, please contact Christine O’Keefe at [email protected]. Completed proposal applications must be submitted as instructed and returned directly, *By Appointment Only, to the DND Bid Counter, 26 Court Street – 1st Floor, Boston, MA by Monday, September 28, 2020, no later than 4:00 pm. Late proposals will not be accepted. For more information about this Request for Proposals, contact Christine O’Keefe, at [email protected].
PLEASE NOTE: Due to ongoing public health precautions the City is taking in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic the DND Bid Counter has relocated to 26 Court Street, 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02108 and is operating on a reduced schedule.
*All visits to the DND Bid Counter will require an appointment to drop-off application submissions. Please use the Online Scheduler at https://www.boston.gov/departments/public-facilities for information regarding procedures and to request an appointment. Be advised that social distancing must be practiced and maintained
The Bid Counter’s reduced days and hours of operation are: Mondays and Wednesdays only, from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon and 1:00 PM - 5:00 pm (the Bid Counter closes for lunch from 12:00 Noon - 1:00 pm).
If applications need to be dropped-off prior to the due date, please be advised that if a bid opening is in process and is being video-recorded, you will be scheduled a time that avoids walking into the Bid Counter during the video-recording.
SHEILA A. DILLON, CHIEF AND DIRECTOR(August 10, August 17, 2020)
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF BILLBOARD CONCESSION AT EAST BOSTON MEMORIAL PARK – 2020
CONTACT INFORMATION Dorothy [email protected]
The City of Boston, acting by and through the Fund for Parks and Recreation c/o Parks and Recreation Department and its Commissioner (the Official), invites proposals for the performance of the services generally described above and particularly as set forth in the Request for Proposal Documents (Documents). This contract is procured under the provision of Ch. 30B of the Massachusetts General Law. The Documents shall be available at the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, Boston MA 02118 on Monday, August 3rd, 2020 (no mailings sent) or available on the City of Boston website at www.cityofboston.gov/procurement/special
All sealed proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Documents. Respondents must submit proposals in two separate sealed envelopes, one containing non price information and clearly marked with project name and “Non-price Proposal” and one containing price information and clearly marked with project name and “Price Proposal.” One (1) signed original and three (3) copies of the Proposal must be submitted. The Proposal must be submitted no later than 2:00PM on Friday, August 28, 2020 to the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, Boston MA 02118.
The contract awarded pursuant to this Request for Proposals shall be for a term of three years as stated in the Request for Proposals.
The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals or any part or parts thereof; to waive any defects, informalities and minor irregularities; and to award the contract as the City deems to be in its best interest. The maximum time for proposal acceptance by the City after the opening of proposal
shall be ninety (90) days. The award of a contract pursuant to this bid shall be subject to the approval of the Mayor of Boston. Scheduled site visits will be held as stated in the Request for Proposals.
RYAN WOODS, COMMISSIONER(August 3, August 10, 2020)
INVITATION FOR BIDS
EAST BOSTON SENIOR CENTER
Project No. 7164CONTACT INFORMATIONPFD Bid [email protected]
The City of Boston acting by its Public Facilities Commission, through its Director of the Public Facilities Department (PFD), 10th Floor, 26 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108, hereinafter referred to as the Awarding Authority, hereby invites sealed bids for the above-entitled project. Bids shall be on a form supplied by PFD, be clearly identified as a bid, and signed by the bidder. All bids for this project are subject to sections 26-27, 29 and 44A-44J, inclusive of Chapter 149 of the General Laws, as amended, and in accordance with the terms and provisions of the contract documents entitled: East Boston Senior Center project.
The scope of work is further detailed in the specifications and includes full renovation and addition to convert the old Orient Heights Library to the East Boston Senior Center.
Bidders are hereby notified a site viewing is scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the East Boston Senior Center, 18 Barnes Avenue, East Boston, MA 02128.
All filed sub-bids shall be filed with the Awarding Authority at the Bid Counter, 26 Court Street, 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02108, before twelve o’clock (noon) August 12, 2020 at which time and place respective sub-bids will be opened forthwith and read aloud.
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Filed Sub-bids will be valid only when accompanied by: (1) a Certificate of Eligibility issued by DCAMM, showing that the sub-contractor has been approved in the trade(s) identified below and further detailed in the specifications; and, (2) an Update Statement summarizing the sub-contractor’s record for the period between the latest DCAMM certification and the date the sub-contractor submits its sub-bid.
Filed Sub-bid trade(s): Masonry; Roofing and Flashing; Waterproofing, Damp-proofing & Caulking; Metal Windows; Glass and Glazing; Elevator; Miscellaneous and Ornamental Iron; Fire Protection; HVAC; Electrical; and Plumbing.
All general bids shall be filed with the Awarding Authority at the Bid Counter, 26 Court Street, 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02108, before twelve o’clock (noon EST) on August 26, 2020, at which time and place respective bids will be opened forthwith and read aloud.
General Bids will be valid only when accompanied by (1) a Certificate of Eligibility issued by DCAMM, showing that the general contractor has been approved in General Building Construction to bid on projects the size and nature of that advertised, and (2) an Update Statement summarizing the general contractor’s record for the period between the latest DCAMM certification and the date the general contractor submits its bid.
Plans and specifications will be available on or about July 29, 2020, at the Public Facilities Department Bid Counter to all interested parties. Plans and specifications are only available electronically and by requesting access for such through [email protected].
Bidders are hereby notified that bid deposits must be 5% of his/her bid, and shall be in the form of a bid bond, certified check, treasurer’s check, or cashier’s check and made payable to the City of Boston.
The attention of all bidders is directed to the Boston Residents Jobs Policy section of the specifications and the obligation of the contractor in the performance of this contract.
The attention of all bidders is also directed to pages 00 20 00 – 1 through 00 20 00 – 10, entitled “Instructions to Bidders (Including Sub-Bidders).” See sections 21.3 and 21.4 of Article 21 on page 00 20 00 – 9 regarding DCAMM certification and submission of an original, stamped Sponsor Verification letter from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development – Division of Apprenticeship Training.
A performance bond and labor and materials payment bond satisfactory to the Awarding Authority, of a surety company licensed to do business under the laws of the Commonwealth and included on the U.S. Treasury current list of approved sureties (See Circular 570), in the sum of 100% of the contract price will be required of the successful bidder.
The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive any informalities in or to reject any and all bids if it is in the public interest to do so.
PATRICK I. BROPHY, CHIEF OF OPERATION(August 3, August 10, 2020)
INVITATION FOR BIDS
BPL JOHNSON BUILDING STAFF LOCKER ROOM & RESTROOMS
Project No. 7185CONTACT INFORMATIONPFD Bid [email protected](617) 635-4809
The City of Boston acting by its Public Facilities Commission, through its Director of the Public Facilities Department (PFD), 10th Floor, 26 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108, hereinafter referred to as the Awarding Authority, hereby invites sealed bids for the above-entitled project. Bids shall be on a form supplied by PFD, be clearly identified as a bid, and signed by the bidder. All bids for this project are subject to sections 26-27, 29 and 44A-44J, inclusive of Chapter 149 of the General Laws, as amended, and in accordance with the terms and provisions of the contract documents entitled: BPL Johnson Building Staff Locker Room & Restrooms project.
The scope of work is further detailed in the specifications and includes interior renovations to the existing women’s restroom and changing area on the lower level of the Boston Public Library Johnson building. Renovations include demolition of all finishes, plumbing, selected partitions, and electrical. Abatement of floor tile included. Modifications to existing fire and mechanical system, new plumbing fixtures, lockers, and millwork.
Bidders are hereby notified a site viewing is scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2020, from
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10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Johnson Building, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116.
All filed sub-bids shall be filed with the Awarding Authority at the Bid Counter, 26 Court Street, 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02108, before twelve o’clock (noon) August 26, 2020 at which time and place respective sub-bids will be opened forthwith and read aloud.
Filed Sub-bids will be valid only when accompanied by: (1) a Certificate of Eligibility issued by DCAMM, showing that the sub-contractor has been approved in the trade(s) identified below and further detailed in the specifications; and, (2) an Update Statement summarizing the sub-contractor’s record for the period between the latest DCAMM certification and the date the sub-contractor submits its sub-bid.
Filed Sub-bid trade(s): Tile; Plumbing; HVAC and Electrical.
All general bids shall be filed with the Awarding Authority at the Bid Counter, 26 Court Street, 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02108, before twelve o’clock (noon EST) on September 14, 2020, at which time and place respective bids will be opened forthwith and read aloud.
General Bids will be valid only when accompanied by (1) a Certificate of Eligibility issued by DCAMM, showing that the general contractor has been approved in General Building Construction to bid on projects the size and nature of that advertised, and (2) an Update Statement summarizing the general contractor’s record for the period between the latest DCAMM certification and the date the general contractor submits its bid.
Plans and specifications will be available on or about August 10, 2020, at the Public Facilities Department Bid Counter to all interested parties. Plans and specifications are only available electronically and by requesting access for such through [email protected].
Bidders are hereby notified that bid deposits must be 5% of his/her bid, and shall be in the form of a bid bond, certified check, treasurer’s check, or cashier’s check and made payable to the City of Boston.
The attention of all bidders is directed to the Boston Residents Jobs Policy section of the specifications and the obligation of the contractor in the performance of this contract.
The attention of all bidders is also directed to pages 00 20 00 – 1 through 00 20 00 – 10, entitled “Instructions to Bidders (Including Sub-Bidders).”
See sections 21.3 and 21.4 of Article 21 on page 00 20 00 – 9 regarding DCAMM certification and submission of an original, stamped Sponsor Verification letter from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development – Division of Apprenticeship Training.
A performance bond and labor and materials payment bond satisfactory to the Awarding Authority, of a surety company licensed to do business under the laws of the Commonwealth and included on the U.S. Treasury current list of approved sureties (See Circular 570), in the sum of 100% of the contract price will be required of the successful bidder.
The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive any informalities in or to reject any and all bids if it is in the public interest to do so.
PATRICK I. BROPHY, CHIEF OF OPERATION(August 10, August 17, 2020)
INVITATION FOR BIDS
PROVIDE SCHOOL CLOTHING AND TOILETRY CLOSETS FOR BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS – (3) YEAR CONTRACT
BID #1137CONTACT INFORMATIONBrian [email protected]
The City of Boston School Department (the City) acting by its Business Manager (the Official), invites sealed bids for the performance of the work generally described above, and particularly as set forth in the Invitation For Bids which may be obtained at the Office of the Business Manager of the School Committee, 4h floor, 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119, commencing at 12:00 Noon on MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020.
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Invitations For Bids shall be available until the time of the bid opening. Every sealed bid shall be submitted in accordance with the criteria set forth in Invitations For Bids.
All sealed bids shall be filed no later than FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020, at 12:00 Noon at the office of the Official, Office of the Business Manager, 2300 Washington Street, 4th floor, Roxbury, MA 02119. The attention of all bidders is directed to the provisions of the Invitation For Bids and contract documents, specifically to the requirements for bid deposits, insurance and performance bonds as may be applicable. A non-refundable bid deposit in the amount of $20.00 shall be required from each bidder.
All bidders are hereby notified that they shall provide a unit price for each supply/service to be procured in this contract, subject to the following terms that will govern price adjustments. Bidders are further notified that they shall submit prices for and bid prices shall be compared on the basis of the entire period of performance. Sealed bids shall be publicly opened by the Official on FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020, at 2300 Washington Street, 4th floor, Roxbury, MA 02119. The award of any contract shall be subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Schools and the Mayor of Boston. The maximum time for bid acceptance by the City after the opening of bids shall be ninety (90) days. The City and the Official reserve the right to reject any or all bids, or any item or items thereof.
The City of Boston affirmatively ensures that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and Veteran Owned Small Business Enterprise (VOSBE) firms shall be afforded full opportunity to submit qualifications in response to this and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender, transgender status, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation
or religion in any consideration leading to the award of contract. No qualified disabled person shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in any consideration leading to the award of a contract.
EDWARD J. GLORA, BUSINESS MANAGER(August 3, August 10, 2020)
INVITATION FOR BIDS
PROVIDE ADMINISTRATION OF VENDOR-OWNED SECURED TEST, AND RELATED MATERIALS FOR SAT SCHOOL DAY – (1) YEAR CONTRACT
BID #1139CONTACT INFORMATIONKaryn Hall [email protected]
The City of Boston School Department (the City) acting by its Business Manager (the Official), invites sealed bids for the performance of the work generally described above, and particularly as set forth in the Invitation For Bids which may be obtained at the Office of the Business Manager of the School Committee, 4h floor, 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119, commencing at 12:00 Noon on MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020.
Invitations For Bids shall be available until the time of the bid opening. Every sealed bid shall be submitted in accordance with the criteria set forth in Invitations For Bids.
All sealed bids shall be filed no later than TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2020, at 12:00 Noon at the office of the Official, Office of the Business Manager, 2300 Washington Street, 4th floor, Roxbury, MA 02119. The attention of all bidders is directed to the provisions of the Invitation For Bids and contract documents, specifically to the requirements for bid deposits, insurance and performance bonds as may be applicable. A non-refundable bid deposit in the amount of $20.00 shall be required from each bidder.
Bidders are further notified that they shall submit prices for and bid prices shall be compared on the basis of the entire period of performance. Sealed bids shall be publicly opened by the Official on TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2020, at 2300 Washington Street, 4th floor, Roxbury, MA 02119.
The award of any contract shall be subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Schools and the Mayor of Boston. The maximum time for bid acceptance by the City after the opening of bids shall be ninety (90) days.
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The City and the Official reserve the right to reject any or all bids, or any item or items thereof.
The City of Boston affirmatively ensures that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and Veteran Owned Small Business Enterprise (VOSBE) firms shall be afforded full opportunity to submit qualifications in response to this and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender, transgender status, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation or religion in any consideration leading to the award of contract. No qualified disabled person shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in any consideration leading to the award of a contract.
EDWARD J. GLORA, BUSINESS MANAGER(August 10, August 17, 2020)
INVITATION FOR BIDS
PROVIDE HIV AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES SERVICES
Bids due: August 31, 2020
Bid#: BD-21-1098-HOC-SDS02-53583CONTACT INFORMATIONDavid Moy, Contracts [email protected](617) 635-1000, Ext 2126
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department (SCSD) acting by its Sheriff (the Official), invites sealed responses for the performance of the services generally described above, and particularly set forth in the Request For Quotes (RFQ) which may be obtained on the state website www.commbuys.com, commencing at 10:00 AM Monday, August 10, 2020. Requests for Quotes shall be available until the due date of Monday, August 31, 2020 at 1:00 PM.
This RFQ is for a 12 (twelve) Month Contract with Options to renew. All Requests for Quotes shall be filed with the Awarding Authority at 20 Bradston Street, Boston, MA 02118 on, or before, 1:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday, August 31, 2020.
The attention of all bidders is directed to the provisions of the Request For Quotes and contract documents.
The maximum time for response acceptance by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts after the opening of bids shall be ninety (90) days.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Official reserve the right to reject any and all bids or any item or items thereof.
STEVEN W. TOMPKINS, SHERIFF(August 10, August 17, 2020)
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CITY OF BOSTON DIRECTORY Department contact information and addresses
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENTEmme Handy, CFO, Collector – Treasurer617-635-4479
AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONVivian Leonard, Director617-635-3360
ARCHIVES & RECORD MANAGEMENTJohn McColgan, City Archivist201 Rivermoor StreetWest Roxbury, MA 02132617-635-1195
ART COMMISSIONKarin Goodfellow, Director617-635-3245
ARTS & CULTUREKara Elliott Ortega, Chief617-635-3914
ASSESSINGNicholas Ariniello, Interim Commissioner617-635-4264
AUDITINGMaureen Joyce, City Auditor617-635-4671
BOSTON 311Rocco Corigliano, Director617-635-4500 or 311cityofboston.gov/311
BOSTON CENTERS FOR YOUTH & FAMILIESWilliam Morales, Commissioner1483 Tremont Street, Boston, MA617-635-4920
BOSTON EMSJames Hooley, Chief of Department785 Albany Street, Boston617-343-2367
BOSTON HOUSING AUTHORITYKate Bennett52 Chauncy Street, Boston617-988-4000
BOSTON PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AKA (BPDA)Brian Golden, Director617-722-4300
BOSTON RENTAL HOUSING CENTER26 Court Street, Boston, MA617-635-4200
BUDGET MANAGEMENTJustin Sterritt, Budget Director617-635-3927
BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSIONHenry Vitale, Executive Director/CFO980 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA617-989-7000
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTNatalia Urtubey26 Court Street, Boston, MA617-635-0355
CABLE OFFICEMichael Lynch, Director43 Hawkins Street, Boston, MA617-635-3112
CAPITAL PLANNINGJohn Hanlon, Deputy Director617-635-3490
CITY CLERKMaureen Feeney, City Clerk617-635-4600
CITY COUNCIL STAFFYuleidy Valdez, Staff Director617-635-3040
CODE ENFORCEMENT POLICESteve Tankle, Director400 Frontage Rd, Boston617-635-4896
COMMISSION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIESKristen McCosh, Director617-635-3682
CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND LICENSING — BOARDKathleen Joyce Executive Director617-635-4165
COPY CENTERFrank Duggan Administrative Assistant617-635-4326
DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY (DOIT)David J. Elges, Chief617-635-4783
ELECTIONEneida Tavares, Interim Commissioner617-635-4634
ELDERLY COMMISSIONEmily Shea, Commissioner617-635-4375
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTShumeane L. Benford, Director617-635-1400
EMERGENCY SHELTER COMMISSIONJames F. Greene, Director617-635-4507
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)Wendolyn M. Castillo-Cook, Director26 Court Street Boston, MA617-635-2200
ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY & OPEN SPACESChristopher Cook, Chief617-635-3425
FAIR HOUSING COMMISSIONDirector617-635-4408
FINANCE COMMISSIONMatt Cahill, Executive Director43 Hawkins Street, Boston, MA617-635-2202
FIRE DEPARTMENTJohn Dempsey, Fire Commissioner115 Southampton Street617-343-3610
HEALTH BENEFITS & INSURANCEMarianna Gil, Director617-635-4570
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICESMarty Martinez, Chief617-635-1413
HUMAN RESOURCESVivian Leonard, Director617-635-4698
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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONDirector617-635-4408
IMMIGRANT ADVANCEMENTYusufi Vali, Director617-635-2980
INFORMATIONCentral Operators617-635-4000
INSPECTIONAL SERVICESDion Irish, Commissioner1010 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston617-635-5300
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONSHeather Gasper, Interim Director617-635-3707City Council; Neil Doherty617-635-4493Yissel Guerrero 617-635-4616Alyssa Ring617-635-1994
LABOR RELATIONSAnnmarie Noonan, Director617-635-4525
LAW DEPARTMENTEugene L. O’Flaherty, Corporation Counsel617-635-4099Tax Title DivisionKevin Foley Director617-635-4034Claims & Affirmative RecoveryDivision - Lena-Kate Ahern, DirectorAssistant Corporation Counsel,617-635-4034
LIBRARYDavid Leonard, President700 Boylston Street, Boston617-536-5400
MAIL ROOMPaul McDonough Administrative Asstistant617-635-4699
WOMEN’S ADVANCEMENTTania DelRio, Executive Director617-635-3138
MUNICIPAL PROTECTIVE SERVICESWilliam Joyce , Director of Security617-635-4596
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENTSheila Dillon, Chief26 Court Street, Boston617-635-3880
OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SLBE/BRJPJohn Barros, Chief617-635-4084
PARKS AND RECREATIONRyan Woods, Commissioner1010 Massachusetts Avenue617-635-4989
POLICE DEPARTMENTWilliam Gross, Commissioner617-343-4500
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENTIndira Alvarez, Interim Commissioner617-635-4100
PUBLIC FACILITIESPatricia Lyons Director of Public Facilities617-635-4814
PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSIONMonica Valdes-Lupi, JD, MPH,1010 Massachusetts Ave617-534-5395
PUBLIC SCHOOLSBrenda Cassellius, Superintendent617-635-9050
PUBLIC WORKSChris Osgood, Chief617-635-4900
PROCUREMENTKevin P. Coyne, Purchasing Agent617-635-4564Gerard Bonaceto, Assistant Purchasing Agent617-635-3937Diana Laird City Record Administrator & Graphic Designer617-635-4551
REGISTRYPatricia A. McMahon, City Registrar617-635-4175
RESILIENCE AND RACIAL EQUITYLori Nelson, Chief Resilience Officer617-635-0739
RETIREMENT BOARDTimothy Smyth, Esquire, Executive Officer617-635-4305
STREETS, SANITATION & TRANSPORTATIONChris Osgood, Chief617-635-2854
TOURISM, SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENTKate Davis, Director617-635-3911
TRANSPORTATIONGregory Rooney, Interim Commissioner617-635-4680
TREASURYDrew Smith, Senior Deputy Treasurer617-635-4140Richard DePiano, Assistant Coll/Treasurer617-635-4140
VETERANS’ SERVICESRobert Santiago, Commissioner43 Hawkins Street, Boston617-635-3037
ZONING BOARD OF APPEAL (ZBA)Kevin O’Connor, Executive Secretary1010 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston617-635-4775
MAYOR’S OFFICEKathryn Burton, Chief of Staff 617-635-1905Patrick I. Brophy, Chief of Operations617-635-4624Danielson Tavares, Chief Diversity Officer617-635-2011Jerome Smith, Chief, Civic Engagement; Neighborhood Services617-635-3485Joyce Linehan, Chief of Policy & Planning617-635-4624Samantha Ormsby, Press Secretary617-635-4461Laura Oggeri Chief Communications Officer 617-635-4461Chief of Education617-635-3297Dr. Karilyn CrockettChief of Equity617-635-4500
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