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Brookline Housing Authority Fire Alarm Maintenance and Repair

Section 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT TO BID MGL c.149 Over $150K

The BROOKLINE HOUSING AUTHORITY, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Contractors for the Fire Alarm Maintenance and Repair at

Walnut Street (MA 33-1) 22 High Street, Brookline, MA 02445

Morse Apartments (MA 33-5) 90 Longwood Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446

High Street Veterans (200-1) 220 High Street, Brookline, MA 02445

McCormack House (689-1) 151-153 Kent Street, Brookline, MA 02446

Sussman House (MA 33-2) 50 Pleasant Street, Brookline, MA 02446

O’Shea House (MA 33-3) 61 Park Street, Brookline, MA 02446

Egmont Street Veterans (200-2) 221 Pleasant Street, Brookline, MA 02446

Connolly House and Kilgallon House - Beacon Street and Harris Street (167-1) 1057 Beacon Street / 11 Harris Street, Brookline, MA 02446

Kickham Apartments (MA 33-7) 190 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446

Trustman Apartments (705-1) St. Paul, Egmont and Amory Streets, Brookline, MA 02446

in accordance with the documents prepared by BROOKLINE HOUSING AUTHORITY.

The Project consists of but not limited to: providing ongoing preventative maintenance and repair services to the Brookline Housing Authority’s Fire Alarm systems at nine properties for a period of three years with two possible one-year extensions at the BHA’s discretion.

The work is estimated to cost $500,000.00.

Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.149 §§26 to 27H inclusive.

THIS PROJECT IS BEING ELECTRONICALLY BID AND HARD COPY BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please review the instructions in the bid documents on how to register as an electronic bidder. All Bids shall be submitted online at www.biddocs.com and received no later than the date and time specified.

General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the following category of work, Alarm Systems, and must submit a current DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and signed DCAMM Prime/General Contractor Update Statement.

General Bids will be received until 09 January 2025 at 1:00PM EST and publicly opened online, forthwith.

General bids and sub-bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (including all alternates), and made payable to the BROOKLINE HOUSING AUTHORITY. Note: A bid deposit is not required for Projects advertised under $50,000.

Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for review at www.biddocs.com (may be viewed and downloaded electronically at no cost).

PRE-BID CONFERENCE / SITE VISIT: Scheduled Date and Time: 12/17/2024 at 9:00AM EST Address: 90 Longwood Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446 Instructions: Site visits will start at 90 Longwood Avenue. The hard copy Contract Documents may be seen at:

Nashoba Blue Inc. 433 Main Street Hudson, MA 01749 978-568-1167

Economic Development and Industrial Corporation of Boston (“EDIC”) d/b/a Boston Planning & Development Agency (“BPDA”) Invitation for Bids (“IFB”) Elevator Maintenance at the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park Lauren Firnstein; [email protected]; (617) 918-4328

The Economic Development and Industrial Corporation of Boston (“EDIC”) d/b/a Boston Planning & Development Agency (“BPDA”), by its Chief Procurement Officer (“CPO”), is pleased to issue this Invitation for Bids (“IFB”) to perform service description services for the “Elevator Maintenance at the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park”. The IFB is issued in accordance with M.G.L. c. 149, §§ 44A – 44J., as may be amended. This IFB package will be available to download on the BPDA Procurement Portal free-of charge in digital print form to all interested respondents on November 11, 2024, 9:00 A.M. at bostonplans.org/work-with-us/procurement-portal. All responses to this IFB must be returned no later than 12:00 (noon) on December 4, 2024, to: Teresa Polhemus, Clerk, Boston Planning & Development Agency, One City Hall Square, Room 900A/Receptionist, Boston, MA 02201-1007. Teresa Polhemus, Interim Chief Procurement Officer

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority is seeking bids for the following:

BID NO. DESCRIPTION DATE TIME

OP-487

Purchase and Supply of Electric Energy Interval Accounts

12/06/24 11:00 a.m.

To access and bid on Event(s) please go to the MWRA Supplier Portal at https://supplier.mwra.com.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS RFQ Prequalification – Window Replacement and Common Stair Hall Renovations EOHLC Project #046112

The BROOKLINE HOUSING AUTHORITY, the Awarding Authority, invites qualified and experienced Subcontractor firms to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) online no later than Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 10:00AM EDT.

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is the first part of a two-step RFP process as provided in M.G.L. c. 149, §44D½. 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 RFP. Only GC and Subcontractor firms prequalified for this project in Phase I will be permitted to submit bids in Phase II.

The Project consists of but not limited to: Work at Egmont Street Veterans Apartments (200-2) and Trustman Apartments (705-1). Scope includes window replacement, exterior lighting, renovations to interior stairs (new flooring, painting, unit entry doors (select locations), lighting), and exterior vestibule door replacement at Trustman Apartments.

The work is estimated to cost $13,090,245.

The RFQ is available on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 10:00AM EDT through BidDocs ONLINE. Go to biddocs.com and click on the “Bid Listings” tab at the top right and then click on the “Solicitations” button at the top and search and/or click on the RFQ name.

THIS RFQ IS BEING ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED AND HARD PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please review the instructions in the bid documents on how to register as an electronic bidder. All SOQs shall be submitted online at biddocs.com and received no later than the date and time specified.

All Pre-Qualification Requests for Information (RFIs) shall be submitted online at biddocs.com by Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 10:00AM EDT.

Subcontractor SOQs for the trades listed below will be received until Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 10:00AM EDT. SOQs will not be displayed publicly.

Subcontractors who have already submitted SOQs for the trades listed below do not need to re-submit.

Interested Subcontractors must provide a currently valid Certificate of Eligibility issued by DCAMM for the subtrade that the Subcontractor is seeking prequalification for, with a single limit greater than the estimated construction cost of the subtrade and a signed DCAMM Subcontractor Update Statement.

RFQ Informational Meeting: Optional, by appointment before 11/14/24, contact: [email protected]

SUBTRADES SUBJECT TO PREQUALIFICATION

Section #Trade Category Estimate

05 01 00.FSB Miscellaneous and Ornamental Metals $73,000

09 20 00.FSB Lathing and Plastering $96,000

09 32 00.FSB Marble $242,146

09 65 00.FSB Resilient Flooring $329,034

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300

Docket No. SU24P1819GD

Citation Giving Notice of Petition for Appointment of Guardian for Incapacitated Person Pursuant to G.L. c. 190B, §5-304

In the matter of: Christopher Middleton Of: Roxbury, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person

To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Mass. Dept. Of Mental Health of Westborough, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Christopher Middleton is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Alan I Levine, Esq. of Andover, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve on the bond.

The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority.

You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 11/19/2024. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date.

IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense.

WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court. Date: November 4, 2024

Stephanie L. Everett, Esq.

Register of Probate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300

Docket No. SU24P2305GD

Citation Giving Notice of Petition for Appointment of Guardian for Incapacitated Person Pursuant to G.L. c. 190B, §5-304

In the matter of: Sharkell Matthews Of: Boston, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person

To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Mass. Dept. Of Mental Health of Westborough, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Sharkell Matthews is in need of a Guardian and requesting that (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve on the bond.

You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 11/20/2024. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date.

WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court. Date: October 25, 2024

Stephanie L. Everett, Esq.

Register of Probate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300

Docket No. SU24P2310EA

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

Estate of: Kit Wa Doreen Wong Li Also known as: Kit Wa Li Date of Death: 11/17/2023

To all interested persons

A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Sze Ho Wong of Clear Water Bay HK requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that Sze Ho Wong of Clear Water Bay HK be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in 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 12/02/2024. 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 the distribution of assets and expenses of administration.

WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court. Date: October 28, 2024

Stephanie L. Everett, Esq.

Register of Probate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300

Docket No. SU24P2334GD

Citation Giving Notice of Petition for Appointment of Guardian for Incapacitated Person Pursuant to G.L. c. 190B, §5-304

In the matter of: Enrique Torres Of: Boston, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person

To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center of Boston, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Enrique Torres is in need of a Guardian and requesting that (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve on the bond.

You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 11/29/2024. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date.

WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court. Date: October 30, 2024

Stephanie L. Everett, Esq.

Register of Probate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300

Docket No. SU24P2207PM

CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR OR OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER PURSUANT TO G.L c. 190B, §5-304 & §5-405

In the matter of: Stephen J Abarbanel Respondent (Person to be Protected/Minor) Of: Boston, MA

To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Thomas B Robertson of McLean, VA in the above captioned matter alleging that Stephen J Abarbanel is in need of a Conservator or other protective order and requesting that Thomas B Robertson of McLean, VA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Conservator to serve Without Surety on the bond.

The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is disabled, that a protective order or appointment of a Conservator is necessary, and that the proposed conservator is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court.

You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 11/15/2024. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date.

WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court. Date: October 18, 2024

Stephanie L. Everett, Esq.

Register of Probate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300

Docket No. SU13P0657GD

Citation Giving Notice of Petition for Removal of a Guardian of an Incapacitated Person

In the Interests of: Stephen J Abarbanel Of: Boston, MA RESPONDENT Incapacitated Person/Protected Person

To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Thomas Robertson of McLean, VA in the above captioned matter requesting that the court Remove the Guardian of the Respondent.

The petition asks the court to make a determination that the Guardian and/ or Conservator should be allowed to resign; or should be removed for good cause; or that the Guardianship and/or Conservatorship is no longer necessary and therefore should be terminated. The original petition is on file with the court.

You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 11/15/2024. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date.

WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court. Date: October 18, 2024

Stephanie L. Everett, Esq.

Register of Probate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300

Docket No. SU24P2206GD

Citation Giving Notice of Petition for Appointment of Guardian for Incapacitated Person Pursuant to G.L. c. 190B, §5-304

In the matter of: Stephen J Abarbanel Of: Boston, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person

To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Thomas B Robertson of McLean, VA in the above captioned matter alleging that Stephen J Abarbanel is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Thomas B Robertson of McLean, VA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve on the bond.

The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority.

You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 11/15/2024. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date.

WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court. Date: November 04, 2024

Stephanie L. Everett, Esq.

Register of Probate