Renovation of a municipal facility in Boston, Massachusetts. Completed plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

Pursuant to M.G.L. c.149, sections 44D 1/2 and 44D 3/4 , the City of Boston acting by its Public Facilities Commission, through its Director of the Public Facilities Department (PFD), hereinafter referred to as the Awarding Authori- ty, hereby requests statements of qualifications (SOQ) to prequalify subcontractors and general contractors for the above-entitled project This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is the first part of a two step process. 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 in- vited to submit bids in response to an IFB which the Award- ing Authority anticipates to be issued shortly following the qualifications process. Only contractors prequalified for this project in Phase I will be permitted to submit bids in Phase II. Along with their SOQ, submissions should include the required DCAMM Certificate, DCAMM Update Statement, and Commitment Letter. Please see the RFQ package for detailed information on all RFQ submission requirements, scope of work, and project team information. The scope of work includes is further detailed in the spec- ifications; The project scope will include the installation of high-density (HD) shelving within Space 146, along with all related improvements necessary to accommodate the new system. The work will also include the provision and installation of a loading dock lift, including any associated improvements required to support its operation. In addition, project-related signage will be installed as needed to ad- dress wayfinding and code compliance requirements. The scope further includes the replacement of a portion of the roof area above Room 146, including all associated dem- olition, repairs, and integration with the existing roofing system. Deadline for questions: June 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM The project schedule is structured to begin construction in early September, with roofing activities continuing through late October, while slab preparation, fire protection, and electrical work commence simultaneously and proceed un- interrupted through late December. Shelving procurement and installation are planned to occur from early September through late January to account for shop drawings, fabrication, and delivery, with installation of shelving occurring from late January through late Feb- ruary. Project closeout activities begin with commissioning throughout March, with collections returning in April 2027, marking the final phase of the project. Expected contract duration will be for approximately 30-40 weeks.