Description
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks a qualified contractor to design, supply, and install up to five (5) modular fabric storage structures for road‑salt and equipment storage across 14 Massachusetts counties. The work includes full procurement of the structures, foundation design (poured concrete or block), site‑specific installation, all required permits, safety and environmental compliance, and provision of as‑built documentation. The contract is a fixed‑price, lump‑sum award valued at $2.07 million, with a 5 % bid‑bond requirement, liquidated damages of $500 per day for schedule breaches, and mandatory participation targets for minority‑, women‑, and veteran‑owned businesses. Bidders must attend an optional pre‑bid Zoom conference on June 30, 2026, submit questions by July 7, 2026, and deliver bids by July 23, 2026. The project must be completed within 1,095 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (approximately three years).
• Scope: Purchase and statewide installation of 5 prefabricated fabric storage buildings (large 40×50 ft, medium 32×30 ft, small 22×30 ft).
• Required foundations: Option to submit either poured‑concrete or concrete‑block foundations, with design and soil investigation responsibilities on the contractor.
• Mandatory diversity & compliance: 6 % MBE, 10 % WBE, 3 % VOBE participation; weekly workforce reporting; adherence to prevailing‑wage schedules and safety regulations.