THE BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION
980 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02119
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP No. 26-206-003
THE BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION by its Executive Director, Henry F. Vitale, invites sealed proposals from qualified firms For Fort Point Channel and Dorchester Bay Basin Adaptation Design Advancement
Request For Proposal May be obtained by downloading it from the BWSC portal BIDNET DIRECT. https://www.bidnetdirect.com/bwsc
The Proposal must be received by Electronic Submission thru BidNet Direct by 12:00 P.M. on Friday May 1, 2026.
Proposals received after the required date and time will be rejected as non-responsive. Fax/email proposals will not be accepted.
The Executive Director reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, The Award of any contract is subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners.
THE BWSC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. MINORITY AND WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES ARE ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND.
By Henry F. Vitale Executive Director
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Sealed bids will be received via the Cambridge eProcurement portal prior to 11:00 AM Thursday, April 9, 2026 at which time and place they will be unsealed for furnishing the following:
File No. 30864 – Water System Treatment & Testing
The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids if it is in the City’s best interest to do so. The Invitation for Bid may be downloaded and viewed from the City’s eProcurement portal, https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cambridgema.
This ad can also be found at the MNPA website: masspublicnotices.org
Elizabeth Unger Purchasing Agent
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority is seeking bids for the following:
BID NO. DESCRIPTION DATE TIME
WRA-5787 Revegetation Efforts Fells Reservoir 04/07/26 2:00 p.m.
To access and bid on Event(s) please go to the MWRA Supplier Portal at www.mwra.com
MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Electronic Bids for MPA Contract No. L1662-C3 RESIDENTIAL SOUND INSULATION PROGRAM, EAST BOSTON, MA, will be received through the internet using Bid Express until the date and time stated below, and will be posted on www.bidexpress.com immediately after the bid submission deadline.
Electronic General Bids will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority until 11:00 A.M. local time on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, immediately after which, the electronic bids will be opened and posted publicly on Bid Express.
Electronic filed sub-bids for the same contract will be received at the same office until 11:00 A.M. local time on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, immediately after which, the filed sub-bids will be opened and posted publicly on Bid Express.
No paper copies of bids will be accepted.
The work includes (7) HOUSES TO RECEIVE FAA GRANT MONEY TO IMPROVE SOUND INSULATION. REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING WINDOWS AND DOORS WITH NEW ACOUSTIC WINDOW & DOOR PRODUCTS, INSTALLATION OF VENTILATION & AIR CONDITION EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK, ELECTRICAL, SHEETROCK & FINAL FINISH WORK.
Bid documents will be made available beginning Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Bid documents for this project may be accessed or downloaded at no cost to potential bidders exclusively through www.bidexpress.com/businesses/27137/home in the General Bid listing for this Project.
In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with their bid a current Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and an Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certified in the category of GENERAL BULIDING CONSTRUCTION. The estimated contract cost is $681,000.00.
In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract, filed Subbidders must submit with their bid a current Sub-bidder Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and an Update Statement. The filed Sub-bidder must be certified in the sub-bid category of work for which the Sub-bidder is submitting a bid proposal.
Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with the provisions of Sections 44A through 44H inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for five (5) percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit equal to five (5) percent of the sub-bid amount in the form of a bid bond in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualified to do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid.
Bidders must submit a Buy American Certificate with all bids or offers on AIP funded projects. Bids that are not accompanied by a completed Buy American Certificate must be rejected as nonresponsive.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifications, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and / or the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater.
The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $2,000,000. Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for complete details.
Filed sub-bids will be required and taken on the following classes of work:
HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING $90,360.00
ELECTRICAL $26,000.00
The Authority reserves the right to reject any sub-bid of any sub-trade where permitted by Section 44E of the above-referenced General Laws. The right is also reserved to waive any informality in or to reject any or all proposals and General Bids.
This Contract is also subject to Affirmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications (Executive Order 11246).
The Authority, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 USC §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders or offerors that it will affirmatively ensure that for any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, all bidders/proposers will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and no businesses will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), creed, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, or disability in consideration for an award.
The General Contractor is required to submit a Certification of Non- Segregated Facilities prior to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certification where the subcontract exceeds $10,000.
A Contractor having fifty (50) or more employees and his subcontractors having fifty (50) or more employees who may be awarded a subcontract of $50,000 or more will, within one hundred twenty (120) days from the contract commencement, be required to develop a written affirmative action compliance program for each of its establishments.
Compliance Reports - Within thirty (30) days of the award of this Contract the Contractor shall file a compliance report (Standard Form [SF 100]) if:
(a) The Contractor has not submitted a complete compliance report within twelve (12) months preceding the date of award, and
(b) The Contractor is within the definition of “employer” in Paragraph 2c(3) of the instructions included in SF100.
The contractor shall require the subcontractor on any first tier subcontracts, irrespective of the dollar amount, to file SF 100 within thirty (30) days after the award of the subcontracts, if the above two conditions apply. SF 100 will be furnished upon request. SF 100 is normally furnished Contractors annually, based on a mailing list currently maintained by the Joint Reporting Committee. In the event a contractor has not received the form, he may obtain it by writing to the following address:
Joint Reporting Committee 1800 G Street Washington, DC 20506
Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs Department Office at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality in or reject any or all proposals.
MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Richard A. Davey CEO & Executive Director
MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Electronic General Bids for MPA Contract No. W313-C1, REPLACE PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGES AT GATES 1 AND 2, WORCESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received through the internet using Bid Express until the date and time stated below, and will be posted on www.bidexpress.com immediately after the bid submission deadline.
Electronic bids will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026, immediately after which the electronic bids will be opened and posted publicly on Bid Express.
No paper copies of bids will be accepted.
NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE CONDUCTED BY WAY OF A VIRTUAL VIDEO CONFERENCE AT 10:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON THURSDAY APRIL 2, 2026. THE FOLLOWING VIRTUAL INSTRUCTIONS SHALL BE USED BY ALL PARTICIPANTS: https://massport.zoom.us/j/83052223529 DIAL IN: +1 (301)715-8592 OR +1 (312) 626-6799 MEETING ID: 830 5222 3529
The work includes REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGES AND ASSOCIATED GROUND SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND ELECTRICAL WORK AT GATES 1 AND 2. PBBS TO BE CONTRACTOR FURNISHED.
Bid documents will be made available beginning WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026.
Bid documents for this project may be accessed or downloaded at no cost to potential bidders exclusively through www.bidexpress.com/businesses/27137/home in the listing for this Project.
In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with their bid a current Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance and an Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certified in the category of ELECTRICAL.
The estimated contract cost is THREE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3.575 MILLION).
Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with the provisions of Sections 44A through 44J inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for five (5) percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit equal to five (5) percent of the sub-bid amount in the form of a bid bond in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualified to do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned uponzthe faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid.
Bidders must submit a Buy American Certificate with all bids or offers on AIP funded projects. Bids that are not accompanied by a completed Buy American Certificate must be rejected as nonresponsive.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifications, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and / or the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater.
The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $3,000,000. Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for complete details.
No filed sub-bids will be required for this contract.
The Authority, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 USC §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders or offerors that it will affirmatively ensure that for any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, all bidders/proposers will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and no businesses will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), creed, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, or disability in consideration for an award.
As a condition of a grant award, the Authority shall demonstrate that it complies with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d et seq) and implementing regulations (49 CFR part 21) including amendments thereto, the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 (49 U.S.C. § 47123), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq.), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.), U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Assurances, and other relevant civil rights statutes, regulations, or authorities, including any amendments or updates thereto. This may include, as applicable, providing a current Title VI Program Plan to the FAA for approval, in the format and according to the timeline required by the FAA, and other information about the communities that will be benefited and impacted by the project. A completed FAA Title VI Pre-Grant Award Checklist is required for every grant application, unless excused by the FAA. The Authority shall affirmatively ensure that when carrying out any project supported by this grant that it complies with all federal nondiscrimination and civil rights laws based on race, color, national origin, sex, creed, age, disability, genetic information, in consideration for federal financial assistance.
The Department’s and FAA’s Office of Civil Rights may provide resources and technical assistance to recipients to ensure full and sustainable compliance with Federal civil rights requirements. Failure to comply with civil rights requirements will be considered a violation of the agreement or contract and be subject to any enforcement action as authorized by law.
The General Contractor is required to submit a Certification of Non- Segregated Facilities prior to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certification where the subcontract exceeds $10,000.
A Contractor having fifty (50) or more employees and his subcontractors having fifty (50) or more employees who may be awarded a subcontract of $50,000 or more will, within one hundred twenty (120) days from the contract commencement, be required to develop a written affirmative action compliance program for each of its establishments.
Compliance Reports - Within thirty (30) days of the award of this Contract the Contractor shall file a compliance report (Standard Form [SF 100]) if:
(a) The Contractor has not submitted a complete compliance report within twelve (12) months preceding the date of award, and
(b) The Contractor is within the definition of “employer” in Paragraph 2c(3) of the instructions included in SF100.
The contractor shall require the subcontractor on any first tier subcontracts, irrespective of the dollar amount, to file SF 100 within thirty (30) days after the award of the subcontracts, if the above two conditions apply. SF 100 will be furnished upon request. SF 100 is normally furnished Contractors annually, based on a mailing list currently maintained by the Joint Reporting Committee. In the event a contractor has not received the form, he may obtain it by writing to the following address:
Joint Reporting Committee 1800 G Street Washington, DC 20506
Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs Department Office at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality in or reject any or all proposals.
MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Richard A. Davey CEO & Executive Director
In accordance with the provisions of the Massachusetts General Law Section 7-210. notice is hereby given that on 4/8/26 at the hour of 7:30 AM on said date, at https://www.storagetreasures.com, the undersigned will sell at public auction, in lawful money of the United States, the articles described hereinafter described, belonging to, or deposited with the undersigned by the persons hereinafter named at Clutter, INC. Said goods are being held on the accounts of: Kimberly Excellent, Tasha Crayton, Rachel Tamilio, Connie Diforo, Renee Hall -NEO4J BOSTON, Anne Baldyga, Chris Mullin, James Capobianco. All other goods are described as household goods, furniture, antiques, appliances, tools, misc. goods, office furniture, and articles of art, equipment, rugs, sealed cartons and the unknown. The auction will be held for the purpose of satisfying the lien of the undersigned on said personal property to the extent of the sum owed, together with the cost of the sale. For information contact Clutter, INC. Terms: Terms: All bids must be made online at https://www.storagetreasures.com between 4/8-15/26. Bids must be made in $10 increments. All purchased items are accepted on an as-is basis. The defaulted tenant has the legal right to cure the account thus canceling the auction up until the payment is received from the winning bidder unless otherwise stated in the state’s lien laws or by the storage facility. If the winning bidder has not submitted payment within 24 hours of the auction close time, the unit can be offered to alternate bidders. Bidders are liable for their winning bids and associated premiums, taxes, and fees regardless of whether they claim the property in the auction unit(s). Payment must be made online using a valid credit or debit card. Dated: 3/9/26 at Franklin, MA By: Clutter, INC, Tel. No. (800) 805-4023.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300
Docket No. SU26D0019DR
Divorce Summons by Publication and Mailing
Pauline Coles-Brown vs. Terrence Rosario Brown
To the Defendant:
The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for irretrievable breakdown.
The Complaint is on file at the Court.
An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively impact the current financial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411.
You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Pauline Coles-Brown, 33 Clifford St Apt 2, Boston, MA 02119 your answer, if any, on or before 04/09/2026. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the Register of this Court.
WITNESS, Hon. Janine D Rivers, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 20, 2026
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. SU10P2661GD
Citation Giving Notice of Petition to Expand the Powers of a Guardian
In the Interests of: Felix R Ortiz Of: Boston, MA RESPONDENT Incapacitated Person/Protected Person
To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Ninia S Ruiz of Boston, MA, Brigham and Women’s Hospital of Boston, MA in the above captioned matter requesting that the court: Expand the powers of a Guardian of the Respondent.
The petition asks the court to make a determination that the powers of a Guardian and/or Conservator should be expanded, modified, or limited since the time of the appointment. 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 and objection at this Court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 04/14/2026. 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 cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense.
WITNESS, Hon. Janine D Rivers, First Justice of this Court. Date: March 12, 2026
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. SU26P0342EA
CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION
Estate of: Sarah Rachel St. Jean Date of Death: 12/28/2023
To all interested persons:
A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Jason St. Jean of Chester NH requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that Jason St. Jean of Chester NH 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 04/10/2026. 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. Janine D Rivers, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 27, 2026
Stephanie L. Everett, Esq.
Register of Probate
