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PFD – CITY HALL PLAZA RENOVATIONS PHASE 1 & 2

Pursuant to M.G.L. c.149, sections 44D ½ and 44D ¾, the City of Boston acting by its Public Facilities Commission, through its Director of the Public Facilities Department (PFD), hereinafter referred to as the Awarding Authority, hereby requests statements of qualifications (SOQ) for the above-entitled project with a construction estimate of $27,500,000.00.

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is for General Contractors only, filed-sub bids was previously advertised.  This RFQ is the first part of a two-step process. Based on the SOQs received in this Phase I; The Awarding Authority will select respondents it deems to be prequalified in accordance with the criteria set forth in the RFQ. In Phase II, the prequalified respondents will be invited to submit bids in response to an IFB which the Awarding Authority anticipates to be issued shortly following the qualifications process. Only general contractors prequalified for this project in Phase I will be permitted to submit bids in Phase II.    Along with their SOQ, submissions should include the required DCAMM Certificate, DCAMM Update Statement, and Commitment Letter. Please see the RFQ package for detailed information on all RFQ submission requirements, scope of work, and project team information. 

The scope of work includes is further detailed in the specifications; South Plaza Only Improvements on the South Plaza/Congress St stairs including surface, structural, waterproofing, lighting, etc. Repairs and improvements within lower-level MEP spaces and garage.

RFQ packets may be obtained on or about March 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM through the online bidding portal. Documents are also available by requesting access through bid.info@boston.gov. Online submissions will be accepted via the Trimble Unity Construct (formerly E-Builder) online bidding portal. Access the bidding portal for this procurement through our landing page here 

tinyurl.com/boston-pfd-bids

Deadline for questions: April 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM

PFD expects to complete review of the SOQs received at or approximately May 15, 2026

The project is anticipated to start Summer 2026. Expected contract duration will be for approximately 600 days.

SOQs must be received via the aforementioned online portal or submitted in person at the PFD Bid Counter, 26 Court St 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02108 on or before April 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM (EST).

In person submissions of completed SOQ packages (one copy and two flash drives) must be clearly identified on the outside of the envelope with the project title: PFD - City Hall Plaza Renovation Phase 1 & 2 Project # 7140.  

Carleton W. Jones, Director

Due: April 22, 2026

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