United States of America

Massachusetts

Automatic Barrier Arm Gate Installation 

CAMBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
 
INVITATION TO BID
Automatic Barrier Arm Gate Installation 
 
The work includes installation of automatic barrier arm gates, integration with CHA's existing Avigilon access control system, pedestal-mounted access control devices, associated electrical and network infrastructure, trenching, signage, emergency access provisions, emergency vehicle preemption/siren detection, removal of existing cast iron gates, site restoration, and all related work necessary to provide a complete and fully operational system.
The selected bidder shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, permitting, coordination, commissioning, closeout documentation, and training necessary for a turnkey installation. 
The work is estimated to cost between $25,000-$75,000. Bids are subject to M.G.L. Chapter 30, s. 39M and to the Davis Bacon Wage determination rates attached to the bid documents. The project will require 50% Payment Bond if the submitted proposal is over $25,000.
 
Bid forms and contract documents will be available at <a href="http://www.procore.com">www.procore.com</a> on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, after 10:00 AM (may be downloaded and viewed electronically).
A site walkthrough will be conducted on Tuesday, August 11th, at 10:00 AM. Attendees shall meet at 107 Portland St, Cambridge MA, 02141. Bidders must attend the walkthrough to be eligible to submit a bid.
Bidders shall attend the walkthrough to review field conditions, utility routing, equipment locations, constructability constraints, traffic flow, removal requirements, and access control integration considerations. Bids shall be based on verified field conditions. 
Contractors must be in business for a minimum of five years in order to be eligible to bid on the project.  The work will be awarded to the eligible and responsible contractor who submits the lowest quote for the full statement of work. Each bidder shall base their bid on the timely progression and completion of the work within the time for completion of the work as stated in the specification.
THIS PROJECT IS BEING ELECTRONICALLY BID AND HARD COPY BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE AWARDING AUTHORITY.  Bids must be electronically submitted at  <a href="http://www.procore.com">www.procore.com</a>.  Additional instructions to complete the other bid forms are accessible on the Procore website and in the bid documents. If you need to contact the Cambridge Housing Authority on any other bidding issues, please contact <a href="mailto:procurement@cambridge-housing.org">procurement@cambridge-housing.org</a>.
Questions from General Bidders must be submitted no later than Friday, August 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Questions received after the above deadlines may not be considered by the Awarding Authority. No interpretations of the meaning of the specifications, or other pre-bid documents shall be made to any bidder orally.  Every request for such interpretation must be in writing to: <a href="mailto:procurement@cambridge-housing.org">procurement@cambridge-housing.org</a>. 
All bids must be submitted electronically online at <a href="http://www.procore.com">www.procore.com</a> and received no later than Thursday, August 20, 2026, by 2:00 PM. 
Every General Bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Deposit in the form of a certified check, bid bond, treasurer’s or cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, in the amount of 5% of the not-to-exceed value of this contract and made payable to the Cambridge Housing Authority.

CAMBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
 
INVITATION TO BID
HVAC AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND REPAIRS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
 
 
The Cambridge Housing Authority ("CHA"), as Owner and Managing Agent for its affiliate properties, invites sealed bids from qualified contractors to provide HVAC and preventative maintenance and repair services at various locations in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in accordance with the Contract Documents.
The awarded contractor shall establish a preventive maintenance schedule for HVAC equipment and associated systems, improve operational consistency, equipment reliability, enhance visibility into system conditions, recurring failures, and capital planning needs, and provide emergency service work. The awarded contractor will also provide heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance and repair services at CHA-owned and managed properties in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on an as-needed basis and as directed through individual work orders or other written authorization issued by an authorized CHA representative, in accordance with the Contract Documents.
The work will include, but not be limited to, maintenance and replacement of parts and equipment related to HVAC and associated piping systems, tests and inspections required by agencies having jurisdiction over the Authority, and emergency maintenance and repair services. Contractors must have operated as a corporation or company for a minimum of five (5) years to be eligible for consideration.
Each General Bidder must be certified by the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the category of Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), and must submit with its bid a current DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and update statement.
The contract will be awarded as a three-year, as-needed draw-down contract. The total amount expended under the contract shall not exceed $775,000.00 during the contract term. Annual preventive maintenance expenditures shall not exceed $125,000.00.
 
Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available through PROCORE (may be viewed electronically and hardcopy download) beginning Thursday, August 20, 2026, after 10:00 AM. 
 
In the event there are any changes or clarifications, an addendum no less than 48 hours before bids are due will be provided to all parties listed on CHA’s list of plan holders for the project. It is the responsibility of each bidder to determine whether any addenda have been issued prior to submitting a bid.

HVAC AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND REPAIRS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS

The Cambridge Housing Authority would like to invite you to participate in the bidding process for this construction project by utilizing our Construction Project Management Software, "Procore".  Procore helps to streamline the bidding process by allowing bid invitees to download relevant bid documents and submit their bids electronically.  In this system, all electronic correspondence is tracked and archived, and bidders are provided with the most up to date information available for the project.  CHA feels this tool will simplify the bidding process for your project team by cutting down on the amount of filing and paperwork that typically accompanies MA public bid management.
Cambridge Housing Authority, in its capacity as managing member, acting on behalf of Essex Street Management, Inc., the Owner and Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids for the Selective Renovation at Somerville Village at 114 Temple Street, Somerville, MA 02145. 
The project consists of selective interior and exterior renovations to the building based on a Capital Needs Assessment and accessibility review. The building will remain occupied through construction. 
The work is estimated to cost $1,600,000.
 
General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the following category of work: General Contractor.
 
Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J and to minimum wage rates as required by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to the Davis-Bacon Act and included in the project specifications.
 
Filed Sub bidders must be DCAMM certified for the trades listed below and all bidders must include a current DCAMM Sub-Bidder Certificate of Eligibility, a signed DCAMM Sub-Bidder’s Update Statement, with their bid in addition to a bid deposit in the amount of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid.
 
Filed Sub trades for this project shall be:
 
Category                                                                                                           Division
MASONRY                                                                                                     040001
ROOFING AND FLASHING                                                                           070002
PLUMBING                                                                                                    220000
HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING                                  230000 
ELECTRICAL                                                                                                   260000
 
Sub Bids will be received until 2:00 PM on Friday, July 31, 2026 and opened online.
 
General Bids will be received until 2:00 PM on Friday, August 14, 2026 and opened online.
 
General bids and sub-bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (considering all alternates) and made payable to Essex Street Management.
General bids shall be accompanied by a 100% performance & 100% payment bond and will be required for the awarded contract.
 
A site visit for all interested sub-bidders will begin at 114 Temple Street, Somerville, MA 02145 on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:00AM. All bidders are invited and encouraged to attend. Attendees of the site visit should RSVP to Chris Doran at cdoran@cambridge-housing.org.
A site visit for all interested General bidders will begin at 114 Temple Street, Somerville, MA 02145 on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 10:00AM. All bidders are invited and encouraged to attend. Attendees of the site visit should RSVP to Chris Doran at cdoran@cambridge-housing.org.
Deadline for Sub-Bidder questions shall be submitted by Monday, July 27, 2026 at 5:00PM.  
Deadline for General Bidder questions shall be submitted by Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:00PM.
Questions received after the above deadlines may not be considered by the Awarding Authority.  No interpretations of the meaning of the plans, specifications or other pre-bid documents shall be made to any bidder orally.  Every request for such interpretation must be in writing.  Questions concerning this project must be submitted via Email to CDORAN@CAMBRIDGE-HOUSING.ORG
The Awarding Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding process if it is in the public interest to do so.  The Awarding Authority also reserves the right to reject the bids if less than three bids are received.
Bids shall remain in effect for 60 days, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays excluded after opening.  Successful bidders shall agree to commence work and complete the Work in accordance with the dates set forth in the Bidding Documents and Contract Documents.

Selective Renovation at Somerville Village - Filed Trade Subs

CAMBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
 
INVITATION TO BID
 
SECURITY AND ACCESS CONTROL SERVICE AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
 
The Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA), the Owner and Managing Agent for its affiliate properties, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, invites sealed bids for Security and Access Control Service at Various Locations, in Cambridge, MA in accordance with the specifications as written by the Cambridge Housing Authority.
 
The awarded contractor will be responsible for providing maintenance, repairs, replacement, and support services for the following systems and components: 
- Video Surveillance Systems (Cameras) - Network Video Recorders (NVRs) - Network Infrastructure - Access Control Systems (Fobs, Readers, Panels) - Intercom Systems - Automatic Door Openers - General Door Hardware and Access Issues  Services shall include troubleshooting, repair, replacement of components, system configuration, and coordination with CHA for system improvements and upgrades. 
The not-to-exceed value of this contract is $300,000.00. The initial contract term will be for a period of three (3) years, or until the funds are fully expended, whichever occurs first. General Bidders shall be DCAMM certified in the Alarm Systems category and shall submit a current Certificate of Eligibility and Update Statement (DCAMM Forms CQ7 and CQ3) with their bid.
Contractors must be in business as a corporation or company for a minimum of five (5) years in order to be eligible. General Bids will be accepted by bidders only when accompanied by a Certificate of Eligibility and an Update Statement (DCAMM Forms CQ7 and CQ3.) Bids will be subject to M.G. L. c.149 Section 44A to J inclusive and to the Davis Bacon Wage Determination rates.
 
Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available through Procore (may be viewed electronically and hardcopy download) beginning Wednesday, August 5, 2026, after 10:00 AM. 
 
In the event there are any changes or clarifications, an addendum no less than 48 hours before bids are due will be provided to all parties listed on CHA’s list of plan holders for the project. It is the responsibility of each bidder to determine whether any addenda have been issued prior to submitting a bid.
 
THIS PROJECT IS BEING ELECTRONICALLY BID AND HARD COPY BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE AWARDING AUTHORITY.  Bids must be electronically submitted at  www.procore.com.  Additional instructions to complete the other bid forms are accessible on the Procore website and in the bid documents. If you need to contact the Cambridge Housing Authority on any other bidding issues, please contact 2026SecurityAccessControl@cambridge-housing.org.  
 
 
Questions from bidders must be submitted no later than Friday, August 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Questions received after the above deadlines may not be considered by the Awarding Authority. No interpretations of the meaning of the specifications, or other pre-bid documents shall be made to any bidder orally. Every request for such interpretation must be in writing to: 2026SecurityAccessControl@cambridge-housing.org

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