22 Brookway Road Window Replacement

Background
The Waltham Housing Authority is inviting sealed bids for the Window Replacement project at the Computer Learning Center located at 22 Brookway Road, Chesterbrook Gardens in Waltham, Massachusetts. This project is part of a state-aided development and aims to enhance the facility by replacing existing windows. The contract is estimated to cost $83,000 and requires compliance with MGL c.149 regulations.

Work Details
The project includes the following tasks:
- Removal and disposal of existing window assemblies by an Asbestos Abatement Contractor.
- Installation of new aluminum window assemblies.
- Selective painting of areas affected by the installation.
- Provision and installation of new window shades.

Period of Performance
The contract work is expected to commence upon award and must be completed within a specified timeframe as outlined in the bid documents. General bids are due by May 22, 2025.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed at 22 Brookway Road, Waltham, Massachusetts.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the category of Doors and Windows. They are required to submit a current DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility along with a signed DCAMM Prime/General Contractor Update Statement. Additionally, bidders must agree to contract with minority and women business enterprises as certified by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO), achieving a combined participation benchmark of no less than 13% of the final contract price. Workforce participation benchmarks are set at 6.9% for women and 15.3% for minorities.