DDS 27-06 is a fire sprinkler upgrade replacing an existing NFPA 13 dry system with a new NFPA 13R wet system at Residential Group Home #2 in Taunton, MA.
The estimated construction cost is $139,000.00 and general bids are due at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
Contract documents were available on COMMBUYS from October 28, 2026 through the general bid opening.
A pre-bid site visit for the general contractor is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at the front entrance, with contractors emailing DDSEngineering@mass.gov at least one day prior for the site address.
All bid questions must be emailed to DDSEngineering@mass.gov by 12:00 PM on Monday, November 9, 2026.
The project is issued by the Department of Developmental Services with a project duration of 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
Proposals will ONLY be submitted electronically online via COMMBUYS on forms furnished by the Department of Developmental Services by the submission deadline.
Requirement: Each general bid must be secured by a bid deposit of 5% of the value of the bid including alternates in the form of a bid bond, cash, or certified treasurer’s or cashier’s check payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Requirement: The selected general contractor must furnish a performance bond and also a labor and materials or payment bond each in the sum of the contract price.
Requirement: Liquidated damages for failure to complete work on time is $500 per day.
Requirement: All employees to be employed on the project must have successfully completed an OSHA-approved construction safety and health course of at least 10 hours duration.
Requirement: Minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.149, Sections 26 to 27H inclusive apply to this contract as included in the bid package.
Bonding
Bid Bond: 5% of the total bid amount,…
Pre-bid
Nov 5
Est. value
$139,000.00
Term
One hundred (120) calendar…
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Replace the existing NFPA 13 dry sprinkler system with a new NFPA 13R wet sprinkler system.
Coordinate associated electrical and fire alarm work with the sprinkler installation.
Construct new soffits to conceal the wet sprinkler piping per plans and specifications.
Submit an electronic bid via COMMBUYS and complete the work within 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
Requirements
From the documents
Bonding capacity
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Estimated value
$139,000.00
Posted Scope of Work
DDS 27-06 Fire Sprinkler Upgrade Residential Group Home#2, Taunton
Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated
Replacement of an existing NFPA 13 dry sprinkler system with a new NFPA 13R wet sprinkler system at Residential Group Home #2 in Taunton, including associated electrical and fire alarm coordination and construction of new soffits to conceal wet sprinkler piping in accordance with project plans and specifications.
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Questions & answers
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Where is the work to be performed?
At Residential Group Home #2, Taunton, MA.
What is the estimated cost and when are general bids due?
The estimated construction cost is $139,000.00 and general bids are due at 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
When is the pre-bid site visit and how do contractors get the address?
The pre-bid site visit is at 10:00 AM Thursday 11/05/2026 at the front entrance, and contractors are to email DDSEngineering@mass.gov at least one day prior for the site visit address location.
How must bids be submitted?
Proposals will ONLY be submitted electronically online via COMMBUYS on forms furnished by the Department of Developmental Services.
What bid security is required?
Each bid must be secured by a deposit of 5% of the total bid amount including all alternates in the form of a bid bond, certified check or treasurer’s/cashier’s check payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Full source recordEvery field COMMBUYS (Massachusetts) published, untouched
Buyer
Alexis Smith
Cells
BD-27-1023-DMR10-DMRCO-134885, BD-27-1023-DMR10-DMRCO-134885, Department of Developmental Services, Alexis Smith, DDS 27-06 Fire Sprinkler Upgrade Residential Group Home#2, Taunton, 11/18/2026 1:00 PM, Sent
Doc Id
BD-27-1023-DMR10-DMRCO-134885
Detail
Fields
Bid Type
OPEN
Location
DMRCO - DMR Central Office
Purchaser
Alexis Smith
Type Code
SS - Statewide Solicitation
Bid Number
BD-27-1023-DMR10-DMRCO-134885
Department
DMR1000 - Central Office
Description
DDS 27-06 Fire Sprinkler Upgrade Residential Group Home#2, Taunton
Fiscal Year
27
Organization
Department of Developmental Services
Available Date
10/28/2026 12:27:01 PM
Bill To Address
DDS Finance Office
40 Broad Street
4th Floor
Boston, MA 02109
US
Email: ddsaccountspayable@massmail.state.ma.us
Phone: (617) 624-7800
Purchase Method
Open Market
Ship To Address
DDS Finance Office
40 Broad Street
4th Floor
Boston, MA 02109
US
Email: ddsaccountspayable@massmail.state.ma.us
Phone: (617) 624-7800
Bid Opening Date
11/18/2026 01:00:00 PM
File Attachments
[27 06 DDS Contract 2026 Fire Sprinkler 2 rev1 102026.pdf](javascript:downloadFile('2280382');)
U N S P S C Code
72-13-00
General building construction
Informal Bid Flag
No
Allow Electronic Quote
Yes
Bid Type
OPEN
Location
DMRCO - DMR Central Office
Department
DMR1000 - Central Office
Attachments
Name
27 06 DDS Contract 2026 Fire Sprinkler 2 rev1 102026.pdf
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Source: COMMBUYS (Massachusetts) (bid BD-27-1023-DMR10-DMRCO-134885), retrieved via the Massachusetts COMMBUYS open-bids board. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
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