City of Cambridge - 51 Inman Fire Protection Sprinkler Modifications and Related Improvements - Filed Sub Bids - COC-CIFB-FY27-31292FSB, 2026
City of CambridgeCity · Cambridge, MA- Due
- Dec 3, 2026
- 19 days left
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2026
- Contract term
- 0 years
- Primary contact
- Vilsabel Selman
- (617) 349-4310
The 30-second brief
The City of Cambridge Capital Building Projects Department is seeking sealed filed sub-bids for electrical work and fire protection sprinkler systems for the 51 Inman Fire Protection Sprinkler Modifications and Related Improvements project located at 51 Inman Street, Cambridge, MA. The project involves modifications to the existing lower-level wet sprinkler system, expansion into select unprotected areas, associated ceiling work, and supplemental exit signs in an occupied City office building. The estimated project value is $380,000.00. Bids must be submitted through the City's e-Procurement Portal no later than 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 3, 2026. A pre-bid conference will be held on November 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM at 51 Inman Street. Required submissions include a bid deposit of not less than 5% of the bid value, DCAMM certification for General Building Construction, MBE forms, OSHA compliance, and various City of Cambridge forms including the Employment Plan, Responsible Employer Plan, Living Wage Ordinance, CORI Policy, and WISP Affirmation.
Fire Protection Sprinkler Modifications, Related Improvements, Electrical Work, Filed Sub Bids
Lowest responsible and eligible bidder meeting statutory and City requirements
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Summary
The City of Cambridge Capital Building Projects Department is seeking sealed filed sub-bids for electrical work and fire protection sprinkler systems for the 51 Inman Fire Protection Sprinkler Modifications and Related Improvements project located at 51 Inman Street, Cambridge, MA. The project involves modifications to the existing lower-level wet sprinkler system, expansion into select unprotected areas, associated ceiling work, and supplemental exit signs in an occupied City office building.
The estimated project value is $380,000.00. Bids must be submitted through the City's e-Procurement Portal no later than 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 3, 2026. A pre-bid conference will be held on November 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM at 51 Inman Street. Required submissions include a bid deposit of not less than 5% of the bid value, DCAMM certification for General Building Construction, MBE forms, OSHA compliance, and various City of Cambridge forms including the Employment Plan, Responsible Employer Plan, Living Wage Ordinance, CORI Policy, and WISP Affirmation.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible and eligible bidder meeting statutory and City requirements
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Fire Protection Sprinkler Modifications
- Related Improvements
- Electrical Work
- Filed Sub Bids
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Bid deposit
- DCAMM Certification Form and Update Statement
- MBE Forms
- Projected Workforce Certification
- General Contractor's Certification
- Cambridge Responsible Employer Plan Certificate
- OSHA Certification Form
- CORI Compliance Form
- Americans with Disabilities Act compliance
- Wage Theft Prevention Certification
- Written Information Security Policy (WISP) Affirmation
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cambridgema
- Duration
- 9 months
- Scope location
- Cambridge, MA
- Projected sq ft
- 380,000 sq ft
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Cambridge?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 3, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cambridgema. For questions, contact Vilsabel Selman.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Cambridge in MA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Vilsabel Selman at (617) 349-4310. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Fire Protection Sprinkler Modifications, Related Improvements, Electrical Work, Filed Sub Bids. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsible and eligible bidder meeting statutory and City requirements" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Cambridge?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 0 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 3, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid deposit, DCAMM Certification Form and Update Statement, MBE Forms, Projected Workforce Certification, General Contractor's Certification, Cambridge Responsible Employer Plan Certificate, OSHA Cert. Review the full document from City of Cambridge for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Cambridge, MA. The total projected area is 380000 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
