Boston Redevelopment Authority d/b/a Boston Planning & Development Agency (“BPDA”) INVITATION FOR BIDS Citywide Grass Cutting & Landscaping Services
Contact Information: Susan Downs; [email protected]; 617-918- 6204
The Boston Redevelopment Authority (“BRA”) d/b/a the Boston Planning & Development Agency (“BPDA”) is issuing an Invitation for Bids, (hereinafter “Bid(s)” and/or “IFB(s)”) for Citywide Grass Cutting & Landscaping Services (hereinafter, the “Services”). This IFB package including requirements for this project will be available to download on the BPDA Procurement Portal free-of charge in digital print form to all interested respondents on Monday, June 28, 2021, 9:00 A.M at www.bostonplans.org/work-with-us/procurement. Plan holders shall open and register the information requested for the “Citywide Grass Cutting & Landscaping Services IFB” and then follow the prompt to start file download under the “Work with Us” tab. If unable to access the IFB package through the BPDA Procurement Portal, contact the BPDA Procurement Office at 617-918-5273, or via email to BPDA.CPO@ boston.gov in order to make alternative arrangements. All responses to this RFP must be returned no later than 12:00 noon on Friday, July 16, 2021, to: Teresa Polhemus, Secretary, Boston Planning & Development Agency, Attention: Real Estate Department, 22 Drydock Avenue, Suite 201, Boston MA 02210. Respondents who wish to drop off their respective proposal via courier or in person must follow any applicable public health guidance.
Michelle Goldberg, Budget Director/ Interim Chief Procurement Officer
Boston Redevelopment Authority d/b/a Boston Planning & Development Agency (“BPDA”) INVITATION FOR BIDS Janitorial Cleaning and Maintenance Services at the China Trade Center
Contact Information: Susan Downs; [email protected]; 617-918- 6204
The Boston Redevelopment Authority (“BRA”) d/b/a the Boston Planning & Development Agency (“BPDA”) is issuing an Invitation for Bids, (hereinafter “Bid(s)” and/or “IFB(s)”) for Janitorial Cleaning and Maintenance Services at the China Trade Center (hereinafter, the “Services”). This IFB package including requirements for this project will be available to download on the BPDA Procurement Portal free-of charge in digital print form to all interested respondents on Monday, June 28, 2021, 9:00 A.M at www.bostonplans.org/ work-with-us/procurement. Plan holders shall open and register the information requested for the “Janitorial Cleaning and Maintenance Services at the China Trade Center” and then follow the prompt to start file download under the “Work with Us” tab. If unable to access the IFB package through the BPDA Procurement Portal, contact the BPDA Procurement Office at 617- 918-6252, or via email to [email protected] in order to make alternative arrangements. All responses to this RFP must be returned no later than 12:00 noon on Friday, July 23, 2021, to: Teresa Polhemus, Secretary, Boston Planning & Development Agency, One City Hall Square, Room 910, Boston, MA 02201-1007. Fee proposals must be submitted under separate cover and in a sealed envelope. Respondents who wish to drop off their respective proposal via courier or in person, must follow the operating hours and protocols for public access to City Hall, which are available at: boston.gov/news/ covid-19-status-city-boston-departments.
Michelle Goldberg, Budget Director/ Interim Chief Procurement Officer
MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY 10 PARK PLAZA BOSTON, MA 02116 NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Electronic proposals for the following project will be received through the internet using Project Bids until the date and time stated below, and will be posted on www.bidx.com forthwith after the bid submission deadline. No paper copies of bids will be accepted. Bidders must have a valid digital ID issued by the Authority in order to bid on projects. Bidders need to apply for a digital ID with Project Bids at least 14 days prior to a scheduled bid opening date.
Electronic bids for MBTA Contract No. J66CN01, WINCHESTER CENTER IMPROVEMENTS, LOWELL COMMUTER RAIL LINE, WINCHESTER MASSACHUSETTS, CLASS 1- GENERAL TRANSIT CONSTRUCTION – $30,000,000.00 PROJECT VALUE $41,000,000.00, can be submitted at www.bidx.com until two o’clock (2:00 p.m.) on JULY 22, 2021. Immediately thereafter, in a designated room, the Bids will be opened and read publicly.
Work at Winchester Center Commuter Rail Station, located in Winchester Massachusetts along the Lowell Commuter Rail Line includes, but is not limited to; demolition of existing station features, construction of two high level Fiber Reinforced Polymer platforms (FRP) of 720 and 732 feet in length with detectable warning tactile strips, steel canopies, elevators, ramps, stairways, railings, platform lighting systems, variable message sign system, video security system, video monitors, signage, benches, trash receptacles, sidewalks, lighting systems, communications systems, landscaping, emergency generating power systems and other features as shown in more detail on the Contract Documents
Bidders’ attention is directed to Appendix 1, Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Insure Equal Employment Opportunity; and to Appendix 2, Supplemental Equal Employment Opportunity, Anti- Discrimination, and Affirmative Action Program in the specifications. In addition, pursuant to the requirements of Appendix 3, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Participation Provision, Bidders must submit an assurance with their Bids that they will make sufficient and reasonable efforts to meet the stated DBE goal of 20 percent.
Bidders are advised that the “Buy America” provisions of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 (Pub. L-97-424) as amended, apply to any Contract, procurement or agreement which results from this solicitation.
Bid Guaranty shall consist of a bid deposit in the amount of five (5) percent of the value of the bid, in the form of a bid bond, cash, certified check, treasurer’s or cashier’s check.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond each for the full amount of the Contract price.
The Authority reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities, to advertise for new Bids or proceed to do the work otherwise, as may be deemed to be in the best interests of the Authority.
This information may be viewed at the MBTA website:
http://bc.mbta.com/business_center/bidding_solicitations/current_solicitations/ On behalf of the MBTA, thank you for your time and interest in responding to this Notice to Bidders Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Steve Poftak MBTA General Manager
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE
Request for Qualifications for Trade Contractors (Track 1) Resilient Floors (Track 1); Plumbing (Track 1) McCormack State Office Building – Future of Work Renovations, Boston, MA Mass. State Project No. DCP2135
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through its Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance (DCAMM), requests that qualified and experienced Trade Contractors submit Trade Contractor Statement of Qualifications to be received through DCAMM’s E-Bid Room at www.bidexpress.com/businesses/10279/home no later than 12:00 PM, July 14, 2021.
This project is for construction of renovations within a 21-story building located next to the State House in downtown Boston. The scope of work involves a total of approximately 170,000 square feet on 13 separate floors for 11 distinct agencies. Areas of renovation generally include offices, open workstation areas, conference and hearing rooms, support spaces, and kitchenettes.
This Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) is the first phase of a two-phase procurement process as set forth in MGL Chapter 149A. DCAMM, through its Trade Contractor Prequalification Committee is prequalifying firms interested in providing public Trade Contractor services on this Public Construction Manager at Risk (“CM at Risk”) Project for the construction of McCormack State Office Building – Future of Work Renovations, Boston, MA, through this RFQ process.
Trade Contractor Statement of Qualifications Forms from interested Trade Contractors are sought for the following two (2) categories of work: Resilient Floors – Track 1 ($33,000); Plumbing – Track 1 ($26,000). Only prequalified firms will be permitted to submit bids for the categories of work in which they were prequalified. The Construction Manager is W.T. Rich Co., Inc.
The Request for Qualifications may be downloaded from DCAMM’s E-Bid Room at https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/10279/home on or after Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Instructions on the E-Bid Room processes can be found on DCAMM’s website www.mass.gov/dcamm/bids or contact DCAMM’s Bid Room at 617-727-4003 or [email protected].
Carol W. Gladstone Commissioner
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS - CLASSIFIED LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE
Electronic Bids submitted in the format furnished by the Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance (DCAMM) and clearly identified as a bid will be received through DCAMM’s E-Bid Room at www.bidexpress.com/ businesses/10279/home no later than the date and time specified and will forthwith be publicly opened remotely by DCAMM Bid Room personnel and read aloud over a conference call line. Persons interested in accessing the remote bid opening can do so by using the following conference line number and passcode: CenturyLink Audio Conferencing Dial in number 1-877-820- 7831, Passcode: 818087.
Sub-Bids at 12:00 Noon: July 20, 2021
General Bids at 2:00 PM: July 30, 2021
Every Filed Sub-Bidder must be certified by DCAMM in the category for which they bid.
Every General Bidder must be certified by DCAMM for the category of work listed below and for no less than the bid price plus all add alternates of this project, if applicable.
The Category of Work is: General Building Construction
Mass. State Project No. ITD2002 ITD – McCormack Building, 8th Floor, Suite 812 Reconfiguration, Boston, MA
And the following Filed Sub-Bids: HVAC; Electrical.
E.C.C: $836,406
This project is scheduled for 84 calendar days to substantial completion. Scope: Partial floor use reconfiguration, converting from data center into class “A” office space. Remove & replace existing partitions with new demountable partitions; remove & replace existing finishes; remove existing data center equipment; remove one existing duct riser; new HVAC; remove & replace sprinkler system; electrical & telecommunications upgrades.
A Pre-Bid meeting will be held on July 7, 2021 @ 11:00 AM at McCormack State Office Building, One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108. Bring valid ID and proceed through security.
Minimum rates of wages to be paid on the project have been determined by the Commissioner of the Department of Labor Standards. These rates are incorporated into the bid documents.
Bid documents for this project may be accessed or downloaded at no cost to potential bidders exclusively through DCAMM’s E-Bid Room https://www. bidexpress.com/businesses/10279/home One hard copy set is also available for viewing by appointment only in DCAMM’s Bid Room located at One Ashburton Place, 1st Floor, Room 107, Boston, MA during normal business hours. Please contact DCAMM’s Bid Room at (617) 727-4003 or bidroom. [email protected] for an appointment.
In order to access bid documents and submit bids through DCAMM’s E-Bid Room potential bidders must first be verified by DCAMM’s Bid Room and then register with the E-Bid Room vendor. Instructions on the processes can be found on DCAMM’s website www.mass.gov/dcamm/bids or contact DCAMM’s Bid Room at the phone number or email listed above.
Carol W. Gladstone COMMISSIONER
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority is seeking bids for the following:
BID NO. DESCRIPTION DATE TIME
WRA-4997
Landfill Services for Excavated Materials
07/13/21 12:00 p.m.
To access and bid on Event(s) please go to the MWRA Supplier Portal at www.mwra.com.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department
SUFFOLK Division
Docket No. SU17P2496EA
Citation on Petition for Formal Appointment of Successor Personal Representative
Estate of: Joan Swasey Date of Death: 03/28/2017
To all interested persons:
A petition has been filed by Tamera Terry of Brigham City, UT requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order that Patrick M McAvoy of Melrose, MA be appointed as Successor Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve With Surety on the bond and for such other relief as requested in the Petition.
You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on 07/29/2021. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you.
The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration.
WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court. Date: June 16, 2021 Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department
SUFFOLK Division
Docket No. SU21P0670EA
Citation on Petition for Formal Adjudication
Estate of: Harold Henry Diggs, Sr.
Date of Death: 04/08/2019
To all interested persons:
A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Grace V. Diggs of Roxbury, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that Grace V. Diggs of Roxbury, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsupervised administration.
IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 08/03/2021. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you.
UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration.
WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court. Date: June 15, 2021 Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department
SUFFOLK Division
Docket No. SU21P0022EA
Citation on Petition For Sale of Real Estate By a Personal Representative
Estate of: Lawanda Lesley Date of Death: 08/03/2020
To all interested persons:
A Petition for Sale of Real Estate has been filed by Sonja M. Montgomery of Dorchester, MA requesting that the court authorize the Personal Representative to sell the decedent’s real estate at a private sale.
You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 07/26/2021. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you.
WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court. Date: June 11, 2021 Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department
SUFFOLK Division
Docket No. SU21P1061EA
INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE
Estate of: Robert Moorefield Rouse Date of Death: June 20, 2019
To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Mary J Rouse of Oneonta, AL a will has been admitted to informal probate.
Mary J Rouse of Oneonta, AL has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond.
The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.
