Description
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified contractors to perform statewide street‑lighting maintenance, including preventive upkeep, repair, upgrade, and replacement of lighting systems on DCR parkways and roadways. The contract is a fixed‑price, three‑year agreement with a total estimated value of $4.5 million, requiring MassDOT Highway Lighting pre‑qualification, a 5 % bid bond, and compliance with M/W/B/E/VOBE participation goals. Bidders must submit their proposals through the DCR E‑Bid portal by the September 17 deadline and may ask questions through August 14.
• Scope covers pole standards, conduit installation, luminaire replacement (metal‑halide, LED, etc.), photocell and control equipment, foundations, trenching, and related labor.
• Mandatory reporting includes weekly workforce and payroll reports, quarterly supplier‑diversity reports, and a detailed progress schedule to be submitted within 7 days of the notice to proceed.
• Contract includes liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays beyond the 1095‑day completion window, and requires 6 % MBE, 10 % WBE, and 3 % VOBE participation.