Description
The Arlington Housing Authority is seeking qualified contractors to upgrade entry doors and create a vestibule at the Chestnut Manor state‑aided development in Arlington, MA. The scope includes installing a new storefront, power‑operated doors, interior partitions, finishes, HVAC equipment, security and intercom upgrades, electrical work, and exterior site improvements such as a concrete walkway, curbing, paving, and railings. This is an electronic‑only bid with a $325,000 estimated project cost, requiring DCAMM certification for general building construction and sub‑bid certification for glass/glazing and electrical trades. Minority, women, and veteran participation thresholds must be met, and a pre‑bid conference/site visit is scheduled for 10 Oct 2026.
• Project budget: $325 K; electronic‑only submission; bid opening 13 Nov 2026.
• Eligibility: Must hold DCAMM General Building Construction certification; sub‑bidders for glass & electrical must be DCAMM‑certified.
• Mandatory diversity: Minimum 5.7 % MBE, 8.8 % WBE, 3 % VBE participation with workforce benchmarks.
• Scope: Vestibule construction, storefront installation, HVAC, security systems, electrical, exterior concrete work, and finish work.
• Key dates: Pre‑bid conference/site visit 20 Oct 2026; sub‑bid deadline 29 Oct 2026; general bid deadline 13 Nov 2026; RFI cutoff 23 Oct 2026.