City of Cambridge - 51 Inman Fire Protection Sprinkler Modifications and Related Improvements - General Contractors - COC-CIFB-FY27-31292GC, 2026
City of CambridgeCity · Cambridge, MA- Due
- Dec 17, 2026
- 33 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 Buildings Department seeks bids for the 51 Inman Fire Protection Sprinkler Modifications and Related Improvements project at an occupied City office building located at 51 Inman Street, Cambridge, MA. The scope of work encompasses demolition of existing fire protection and domestic water lines in the street, installation of new replacement services, associated street work, and interior modifications to the lower-level wet sprinkler system. Work further includes expansion of the sprinkler system into select unprotected areas of the lower level, necessary ceiling work, and the addition of supplemental exit signs. General bids and filed sub-bids (Electrical Work and Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems) are required, with a project estimate of $380,000. Bids must be submitted through the City's e-Procurement Portal no later than 2:00 PM on December 17, 2026. A mandatory or pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM at 51 Inman Street. Required submissions include a bid deposit of at least 5%, a DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and Update Statement for General Building Construction, Performance and Payment Bonds at 100% of contract sum, and compliance certifications for MBE participation, the Cambridge Employment Plan, Living Wage, OSHA, CORI, and Wage Theft Prevention.
Fire Protection Sprinkler Modifications and Related Improvements, General Construction Services, Electrical Work, Demolition, Street Work, Wet Sprinkler System Installation, Ceiling Work, Supplemental Exit Signs
Price, experience, approach, references, MBE participation
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Summary
The City of Cambridge Capital Buildings Department seeks bids for the 51 Inman Fire Protection Sprinkler Modifications and Related Improvements project at an occupied City office building located at 51 Inman Street, Cambridge, MA. The scope of work encompasses demolition of existing fire protection and domestic water lines in the street, installation of new replacement services, associated street work, and interior modifications to the lower-level wet sprinkler system.
Work further includes expansion of the sprinkler system into select unprotected areas of the lower level, necessary ceiling work, and the addition of supplemental exit signs. General bids and filed sub-bids (Electrical Work and Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems) are required, with a project estimate of $380,000. Bids must be submitted through the City's e-Procurement Portal no later than 2:00 PM on December 17, 2026. A mandatory or pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM at 51 Inman Street. Required submissions include a bid deposit of at least 5%, a DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and Update Statement for General Building Construction, Performance and Payment Bonds at 100% of contract sum, and compliance certifications for MBE participation, the Cambridge Employment Plan, Living Wage, OSHA, CORI, and Wage Theft Prevention.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Price
- Experience
- Approach
- References
- MBE participation
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Fire Protection Sprinkler Modifications and Related Improvements
- General Construction Services
- Electrical Work
- Demolition
- Street Work
- Wet Sprinkler System Installation
- Ceiling Work
- Supplemental Exit Signs
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Completed General Bid form
- Bid deposit
- DCAMM Certification Form and Update Statement
- MBE Forms 1 and 2 or Forms 3 and 4
- Projected Workforce Certification
- General Contractor's Certification
- Cambridge Responsible Employer Plan General Contractor's Certificate
- OSHA Certification Form
- CORI Compliance Form
- 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
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 17, 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 and Related Improvements, General Construction Services, Electrical Work, Demolition, Street Work, Wet Sprinkler System Installation, Ceiling Work, Supplemental Exit Signs. 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: "Price, experience, approach, references, MBE participation" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Cambridge?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Cambridge are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Cambridge regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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 17, 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: completed General Bid form, Bid deposit, DCAMM Certification Form and Update Statement, MBE Forms 1 and 2 or Forms 3 and 4, Projected Workforce Certification, General Contractor's Certification, Cambr. 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. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
