DCR Rink Roofs and Solar Project This project con

P24-3556-C7A DCR Rink Roofs and Solar Project This project consists of installing photovoltaic panels on one recreational facility roof and two rink roofs. The systems include the panels, raceways, conductors, invertors, and connection to the existing buildings electrical equipment. A new roof is included at the Bajko Rink that must be installed prior to installation of the solar panels. Work shall include providing DCR with all assistance necessary in registering the roof photovoltaic systems with the required State Agencies and Utilities to bring the systems online and make fully functional. The estimated project: $3,600,000 Alternate 1 Installation of additional solar panels at the Bajko Rink to cover the roof in its entirety is available as an Alternate as part of the Bid. The Estimate amount for the Alternate is $750,000. It is at the discretion of DCR to exercise the Alternate as part of the work. The work is to be accomplished within 1,095 calendar days of a notice to proceed.

Liquidated damages in the amount of $ 1,000 per day will be assessed if the work has not been completed in accordance with the provisions of the contract within the time specified (as extended by any authorized extension of time granted in accordance with the contract provisions). The proposed contract includes a combined requirement of 10.4% of the bid price for minority-owned business enterprises and women-owned business enterprises. Proposed MBE/WBE plans that include solely MBE or solely WBE , or do not include a reasonable amount by both MBE and WBE firms to meet the combined requirements, will not be considered responsive. The applicable local minority workforce utilization percentage is a minimum requirement of 15.3%. The applicable local women workforce utilization percentage is a minimum requirement of 6.9%. The Commonwealth requires participation of Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (“VOBE”) on its construction projects. The Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise benchmark for this contract is 3.0%. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid deposit, payable to the Department of Conservation and Recreation in the amount of 5% of the bid. Bid Bonds must be submitted electronically, please ensure your company and your bonding agent's company register with one of the Bid Bond agencies affiliated with Bid Express: If you need additional assistance, please call the Bid Express Customer Support Team at 888-352-2439, available Monday - Friday from 7:00am – 8:00pm (EST). You can also email the team support@bidexpress.com or refer to the Vendor Resource page Bids are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 149, sections 44A to H, inclusive. In addition, bids are also subject to Ch. 30, Sect. 39F, G, H and M inclusive. Wages are subject to minimum wage rates as per Mass. Gen. L. Ch. 149, sections 26 to 27D inclusive. The Department reserves the right to waive any informalities in or to reject any and all bids if it be in the public interest to do so. All Bidders for this project are required to be certified with the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) Roofing Category and must submit with the bid an update of their respective qualifications. Brian M. Arrigo, Commissioner Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation 03/28/2024 04:00 PM UTC