Description
The Somerville Housing Authority is seeking qualified contractors to repair and modify balcony guardrails at the Bryant Manor residential building. The scope includes exterior work on 51 concrete balconies, repair of concrete parapet walls, replacement/modification of aluminum guardrails, and painting of all balcony components while the building remains occupied. Bidders must be DCAMM‑certified (General Building Construction for general bids; specific trade certifications for Miscellaneous/Ornamental Metals and Painting sub‑bids), provide a lift for balcony access, and comply with HUD procurement and Davis‑Bacon wage requirements. The project budget is $388,000, with a 5 % bid deposit required. Key dates are a pre‑bid conference/site visit on 29 Sept 2026, RFI deadline 2 Oct 2026 (sub‑bids) and 16 Oct 2026 (general bids), filed sub‑bid deadline 8 Oct 2026, and the final general bid deadline 23 Oct 2026. All submissions are electronic via www.biddocs.com.
• Exterior balcony repair and concrete parapet wall rehabilitation.
• Aluminum guardrail replacement/modification with mill‑finish aluminum (no anodizing).
• Painting of balcony components and coordination with concrete repair work.
• Mandatory lift provision, lift‑logistics management, and resident coordination.
• DCAMM certification and 5 % bid deposit required; HUD and Davis‑Bacon compliance enforced.