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MCCA Requests for Proposals, Requests for Qualifications and Invitation for Bids

We are dedicated to working with you to provide our facilities with the best-valued goods and services through a competitive procurement process

The MCCA's purchasing process is to procure goods and services using sound business practices through its centralized purchasing department by obtaining quotations or purchasing via the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Statewide Contracts. As business needs increase in size or complexity, goods and services and capital projects are publicly bid to ensure a fair and competitive process.

The Authority is committed to and encourages the participation of Minority Owned and Women Owned Businesses. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Supplier Diversity Office certifies minority and women businesses. The directory of certified businesses can be located at the following website: www.sdo.osd.state.ma.us

Please note that it is the responsibility of every party obtaining bid documents via this website to check this website for any addenda or modifications.

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Vendors will need to register to download the bid documents. This can be done by clicking on the arrow below the RFP title and then register your information to receive addenda and any modifications. Please contact rfp@massconvention.com if you are unable to download a document.

TitleDetailImportant DatesPosted DatePlan Holders
Springfield Convention Center Carpark
 The MCCA requests proposals from qualified commercial real estate brokerage firms interested in serving as advisor and exclusive agent for marketing and leasing retail space located at the new Springfield Convention Center Carpark located at 41 Harrison Avenue, Springfield, Massachusetts. Pre-Bid Conference:
11/19/2024 11:00:00 AM
Questions Due:
11/27/2024 5:00:00 PM
Filed Bid Deadline:

Bid Deadline:
12/13/2024 12:00:00 PM
11/11/24View
Boston Common Garage VFD MCC Buckets T03

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (the “Authority”) requests invitations for bid for Schneider Electric Model 6 Series Low Voltage MCC Buckets for the Boston Common Garage.

 Bids must be received at the Executive Office of the Authority, Attn: Brendan Flynn, Director of Purchasing, 415 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210, not later than 12:00 p.m. local time on November 6th, 2024. Bid requirements and content are set forth in the Invitation for Bid, and in conjunction with MGL Ch. 30B regulations.

Questions or requests for information, clarification or interpretation of the bidding documents must be submitted in writing in accordance with the Invitation for Bid and must be received no later than 5:00 pm, October 23, 2024.

Providers must demonstrate experience and success providing this type of equipment.

From and after the date of this announcement, any Provider that contacts directly or indirectly any Member or employee of the Authority in connection with the selection process or the contract contemplated herein, other than for the purpose of obtaining a copy of the IFB or to submit a written question or request for clarification as prescribed by the IFB, is subject to disqualification.

Pre-Bid Conference:

Questions Due:
10/23/2024 5:00:00 PM
Filed Bid Deadline:

Bid Deadline:
11/6/2024 12:00:00 PM
10/16/24View
R33/R35 Hynes AHUs and Switchgears Upgrades Project (R33 Switchgears)

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (hereinafter the “Authority”) is soliciting Trade Contractor Services for the Hynes AHUs and Switchgears Upgrades, a 9-phased approach will be to replace internal parts of the AHUs and the current control systems, as well as completely replace the switchboards, with an estimated cost of $35,000,000 located at 900 Boylston Street. Boston, MA. Switchgears Project Trade estimate $6,441,000. In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149A, sections 1 thru 13, the Authority is seeking a highly qualified and competent Trade Contractors to provide services to implement the construction, between the Summer of 2024 through Spring of 2029.

 

Trade Contractors interested in providing trade services for the project are invited to submit a Statement of Qualifications (“SOQ”) to the Authority. The Authority will receive SOQs electronically ONLY, through BidDocs ONLINE, until 2:00 PM local time on October 9, 2024. Go to biddocs.com and click on the "Bid Listings" tab at the top and then click on the "Solicitations" button at the top and search and/or click on the RFQ name.

 

Request for Qualifications documents will be available on or after Wednesday September 18, 2024, from the Authority website rfp.massconvention.com, which will direct you at BidDocs ONLINE. Each interested party may obtain the documents at such address [BidDocs ONLINE], together with any addenda or amendments which the Authority may issue.

 

Questions or requests for information, clarification or interpretation of the Request for Qualifications documents must be submitted electronically to BidDocs ONLINE and must be received no later than 5:00 PM, September 27, 2024.

This Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) is the first phase of a two-phase procurement process as set forth in M.G.L. c.149A. The Authority is prequalifying firms interested in providing public Trade Contractor services for the project through this RFQ process. [Be advised that this process is only for the Switchgears scope of work only, (R33) estimated at $6,441,000]. Only those respondents deemed qualified will be invited to submit a proposal in response to a detailed Request for Bid (“RFB”) which will be issued in the second phase of the procurement process.

To access RFQ Documents, click on below link:

S24-L4JZ

Reference biddocs online project number: BDO S24-L4JZ

All project relevant information, including RFIs, bids/solicitation information, will only be available on the biddocs website - link above.

Pre-Bid Conference:

Questions Due:
9/27/2024 5:00:00 PM
Filed Bid Deadline:

Bid Deadline:
10/9/2024 2:00:00 PM
09/18/24View
Hynes Emergency Generators Equipment

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (the “Authority”) requests proposals for 
emergency generators equipment for the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center.
Proposals must be received at the Executive Office of the Authority, Attn: Brendan Flynn, 
Director of Purchasing, 415 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210, not later than 12:00
p.m. local time on September 25th, 2024. Proposal requirements and content are set forth in the  Request for Proposals.

Questions or requests for information, clarification or interpretation of the bidding documents 
must be submitted in writing in accordance with the Request for Proposals and must be received  no later than 5:00 pm, September 6th, 2024. Providers must demonstrate experience and success providing this type of equipment.

From and after the date of this announcement, any Provider that contacts directly or indirectly 
any Member or employee of the Authority in connection with the selection process or the 
contract contemplated herein, other than for the purpose of obtaining a copy of the RFP or to 
submit a written question or request for clarification as prescribed by the RFP, is subject to 
disqualification.

Pre-Bid Conference:

Questions Due:
9/6/2024 5:00:00 PM
Filed Bid Deadline:

Bid Deadline:
9/25/2024 12:00:00 PM
08/28/24View
Hynes Deferred Maintenance and Code Upgrades Project

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (hereinafter the “Authority”) is soliciting Construction Management at Risk Services for the Hynes Convention Center Deferred Maintenance and Code Upgrades (the “Project”), a phased approach to address deferred maintenance, architectural and building systems at the end of their service life, and accessibility items, with an estimated cost of $52,000,000, located at 900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, in conjunction with the designer STV Inc., and the OPM Arcadis US. In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149A, sections 1 thru 13, the Authority is seeking a highly qualified and competent Construction Manager to provide both preconstruction services and to implement the phased construction, between the late-Fall of 2024 through Winter of 2029.

 

The Authority will use the CM at Risk, M.G.L. c. 149A process and firms interested in providing public construction manager at risk services (“CM” or “CM at Risk”) for the Project are invited to submit a Statement of Qualifications (“SOQ”) to the Authority. The Authority will receive SOQs at the Administrative Offices of the Authority at 415 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210, until 12:00 PM (Noon) local time on August 15, 2024,

Request for Qualifications documents will be available on or after Wednesday July 17, 2024, from the Authority website rfp.massconvention.com. Each interested party may obtain the documents at such address, together with any addenda or amendments which the Authority may issue.

An informational conference will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) on Wednesday July 31, 2024, starting at the main entrance of the Hynes Convention Center at 900 Boylston Street, Boston MA, and will be followed by a walkthrough of the site.

Questions or requests for information, clarification or interpretation of the Request for Qualifications documents must be submitted in writing to bflynn@massconvention.com and must be received no later than 4:00 PM, August 2, 2024.

 

This Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) is the first phase of a two-phase procurement process as set forth in M.G.L. c.149A. The Authority is prequalifying firms interested in providing public CM at Risk services for the project through this RFQ process. Only those respondents deemed qualified will be invited to submit a proposal in response to a detailed Request for Proposals (“RFP”) which will be issued in the second phase of the procurement process. Firms interested in being prequalified must demonstrate that they have prior experience as a CM on at least three CM at Risk projects and have completed at least one project of a similar cost, complexity, type, and size in an occupied and operational building, as this project identified above. The prior CM at Risk projects must have been completed within the last ten (10) years.

 

Pre-Bid Conference:
7/31/2024 12:00:00 PM
Questions Due:
8/2/2024 4:00:00 PM
Filed Bid Deadline:

Bid Deadline:
8/15/2024 12:00:00 PM
07/17/24View
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