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City Record VOL. 113 | NO. 7
Official Chronical, Municipal Affairs FEBRUARY 15, 2021
MARTIN J. WALSH — Mayor of Boston KIM JANEY — President, City Council
Photo credit: 121 Financial Credit Union
HAPPY PRESIDENTS DAY 2021
THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO ALL THE CITY RECORD USPS 114-640
ADS IN THIS PUBLICATION is published weekly by the City of Boston, 1 City Hall
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Business Enterprises (DBE), Small Local Business
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of disability, be excluded from participating in, Kevin P. Coyne, Purchasing Agent
be denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected
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to the award of contract.
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76CITY OF BOSTON ADVERTISEMENTS
Invitations for bids for the procurement of services and supplies
COVID-19 UPDATE: Due to the public health as the Official deems to be in the best interest of the
emergency, our office is closed to the public. If City. This contract shall be subject to the availability
you want to submit a bid online or register to of an appropriation. If sufficient funds are not
appropriated for the contract in any fiscal year, the
become a City of Boston vendor, go to the City’s
Official shall cancel the contract.
Supplier Portal website.
The maximum time for bid acceptance by the City
City Hall is only open to the public on Tuesdays, after the opening of bids shall be ninety (90) days.
Thursdays, and Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If The award of this contract shall be subject to the
you need to visit City Hall for essential services, approval of the Mayor of Boston.
you must make an appointment. Sealed bids shall be publicly opened by the Official at
12:00 Noon Boston City Hall, Procurement Rm. 808
One City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
Please email purchasing@boston.
gov to make an appointment to
drop off a non-electronic bid or
come to a bid opening. Thank you! Event EV00008646 (RE-AD)
2021 Ford F-150 4X4 (BPD)
Boston Police Department
Bid Opening Date: February 16, 2021
CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
Kevin Coyne
617-635-4938
INVITATION FOR BIDS Kevin.coyne@boston.gov
FOR THE PROCUREMENT
OF THE FOLLOWING
The City of Boston (“the City”), acting by its Acting Event EV00008709 (RE-AD)
Purchasing Agent (“the Official”), invites sealed bids Custom Cargo Van (BP&R)
for the performance of the work generally described Boston Parks & Recreation Department
below, and particularly set forth in the Invitation Bid Opening Date: February 16, 2021
for Bids, which may be obtained from the City’s
Procurement website and Supplier Portal boston.gov/ CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
procurement. Invitation for Bids shall be available until Kevin Coyne
617-635-4938
the time of the bid opening. Kevin.coyne@boston.gov
The attention of all bidders is directed to the provisions
of the Invitation for Bids and contract documents,
specifically to the requirements for bid deposits, Event EV00008763
insurance and performance bonds as may be applicable. Bio Detection System - BFD
Boston Fire Department
The supplies/services described for the below is an
actual amount of the supplies/services to be procured. Bid Opening Date: February 16, 2021
CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids,
Michael Walsh
or any part or parts thereof, and to award a contract 617-635-3706
Michael.walsh@boston.gov
77 – AdvertisementsEvent EV00008838 Event EV00008817
BPD AMMUNITION (2 YEAR CONTRACT) Boston Engagement Center (PFD)
Boston Police Department Public Facilities Department
Bid Opening Date: February 16, 2021 Bid Opening Date: March 9, 2021
CON TA C T I N F O R MATI O N CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
Brian Heger Chris Radcliffe
617-635-2201 617-635-3422
Brian.heger@boston.gov Christopher.radcliffe@boston.gov
Event EV00008842
SCBA Equipment BPD Event EV00008875
Boston Police Department 2021 Ford Edge (4EA) BPD
Bid Opening Date: February 17, 2021 Boston Police Department
Bid Opening Date: March 2, 2021
CON TA C T I N F O R MATI O N
Michael Walsh CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
617-635-3706 Kevin Coyne
Michael.walsh@boston.gov 617-635-4938
Kevin.coyne@boston.gov
KEVIN P. COYNE PURCHASING AGENT
(February 15, 22, March 1, 2021)
Event EV00008844
Fork Lift (BFD)
Boston Fire Department
Bid Opening Date: February 16, 2021
CON TA C T I N F O R MATI O N
Kevin Coyne
617-635-4938 Emergency Management
Kevin.coyne@boston.gov
KEVIN P. COYNE PURCHASING AGENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
(February 1, 8, 15, 2021)
INPATIENT EVACUATION
COORDINATION PLANNING
EV00008856
Event EV00008849 CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
HazMat Decontamination Vehicle (BFD) Sarah Eig
Boston Fire Department sarah.eig@boston.gov
617-947-3971
Bid Opening Date: February 26, 2021
CON TA C T I N F O R MATI O N The City of Boston (“the City”), acting by and through
Kevin Coyne its Chief, Office of Emergency Management (‘the
617-635-4938 Kevin.coyne@boston.gov Official”), requests proposals for a qualified vendor
to execute an Inpatient Evacuation Coordination
KEVIN P. COYNE PURCHASING AGENT
Planning project, as particularly set forth in the
(February 8, February 15, February 22, 2021)
Request for Proposals, which may be obtained from
the City’s purchasing website and Supplier Portal
(boston.gov/procurement).
78 – AdvertisementsAll proposals shall be submitted in strict
conformance with the Request for Proposal
(RFP) which may be obtained by visiting boston.
gov/procurement, on or after 12:00 PM, Boston
local time, on February 16, 2021. The RFP will
remain available until the date and time of the REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
opening of proposals, on March 5, 2021 at 3:00
PM, Boston local time. RETAIL ELECTRICITY SUPPLY TO
The attention of all proposers is directed to BOSTON COMMUNITY CHOICE
the provisions of the Request for Proposals ELECTRICITY MUNICIPAL
and contract documents, specifically to the AGGREGATION PROGRAM
requirements for proposal deposits and
insurance as may be applicable. EV00008850
Offerors have the option of submitting CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
proposals through either (i) the City of Boston’s Carl Spector
(617) 635-3854
Supplier Portal boston.gov/procurement or (ii) carl.spector@boston.gov
by delivery of two (2) separate sealed envelopes,
one containing two (2) copies of the Non-Price As agent for the customers of the City of Boston
Technical Proposal with one (1) marked as the (the “City”) Community Choice Electricity municipal
Original, and one (1) electronic copy (thumb aggregation program (the “Program”), and acting by
drive), labeled as “INPATIENT EVACUATION and through its Commissioner of the Environment
COORDINATION PLANNING - NON-PRICE (the “Official”), the City hereby requests proposals
TECHNICAL PROPOSAL,” and the other from businesses, persons, or entities licensed by
containing two (2) copies of the Price Proposal the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities
with one (1) marked as the Original, and one (the “DPU”) to be a retail electricity supplier
(1) electronic copy (thumb drive), labeled as (“Respondents”) to provide firm all-requirements
“INPATIENT EVACUATION COORDINATION power supply to Program customers (“Customers”),
PLANNING - PRICE PROPOSAL.” Under no and to fulfill the responsibilities and provide the
circumstance shall any price information be services described below, pursuant to the terms
included with a Technical Proposal. and conditions set forth in the City’s request for
proposals dated February 8, 2021 (the “RFP”). An
If submitting via paper, price and technical
electronic copy of the RFP may be obtained after 12
proposals shall be submitted separately in
noon Eastern Time (ET) on February 8, 2021 at the
sealed, clearly labeled envelopes on or before
City’s Supplier Portal (www.bit.ly/2RltMAN) under
3:00 PM, Boston local time, March 5, 2021 to:
Event ID EV00008850. The RFP will remain available
Sarah Eig, Director of Planning, Preparedness,
up to the deadline for the submission of proposals
and Coordination, Office of Emergency
set forth below. This RFP is exempt from the public
Management (OEM), 1 City Hall Square, Room
bidding requirements of M.G.L. c.30B pursuant to
204, Boston, MA 02119
sec. (1)(b)(32) thereof.
The Official shall not open the proposals
Respondents shall submit their Non-Price proposals
publicly, but shall open the technical proposals
electronically via the City’s Supplier Portal no later
in the presence of one or more witnesses within
than 5 p.m. ET on March 15, 2021. Price Proposals
twenty-four (24) hours of the above deadline for
providing indicative pricing will be separately
submission of proposals. The Official may open
submitted electronically via the City’s Supplier
price proposals later and in any case shall open
Portal at 12 noon ET on March 17,, 2021 in the form
the price proposals to avoid disclosure to the
specified in the RFP. Final pricing will be submitted
individuals evaluating the technical proposals.
via the City’s Supplier Portal at 11:00 a.m. ET on
SHUMEANE BENFORD, CHIEF, OFFICE OF March 24, 2021 in the form specified in the RFP.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT The City shall not pay any fee, cost, or charge not
(February 15, February 22, 2021) expressly set forth in a Respondent’s Price Proposal.
79 – AdvertisementsShould the City execute a contract pursuant to performance bonds as may be applicable.
the RFP, the City shall determine the term of the
contract based on Vendor proposals. The term All proposals shall be submitted no later than
of the contract shall be for a period of not less Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 at 3:00 PM, (EDT) on
than six (6) month[s] nor longer than thirty-six the City’s Purchasing website and Supplier Portal,
(36) months. The contract term will commence at which time proposals will be opened forthwith.
on the first meter-read date following November
The attention of all bidders is specifically
1, 2021, or as soon as possible thereafter, and will
directed to the equal opportunity section of
terminate no later than February 28, 2025.
the proposal specification and contract and the
CARL SPECTOR, COMMISSIONER OF THE obligations of the contractor to take affirmative
ENVIRONMENT action in connection with employment practices
(February 8, February 15, 2021) throughout the period of this contract.
Final action on any submitted bids will be
contingent on receipt of E-rate funding and a
decision by the Awarding Authority to proceed
with the procurement. Please be advised that
the Awarding Authority uses the SP Invoice form
(Form 474) methodology to pay our portion of the
expenses. The successful bidder is responsible for
invoicing USAC for the discounted portion of the
expenses and invoices the Awarding Authority for
our portion of the expenses ONLY. Bidders must
have a USAC SPIN and include it with their bid
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL response.
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY MBLN This contract is subject to the approval of the
INTERNET ACCESS Mayor of the City of Boston and the Board of
Trustees in charge of the Library Department of
For fiscal year 2022 which is E-rate funding year the City of Boston.
2021
JANE SPROUL, BUDGET AND PROCUREMENT
MANAGER
EV00008797 ( February 8, February 15, 2021)
CON TA C T I N F O R MAT I O N
Jane Sproul
Business@bpl.org
The City of Boston, acting by the Board of
Trustees in charge of the Library Department
of the City of Boston, hereinafter referred to as
the Awarding Authority, request proposals for REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
performance of the work generally described
above, and particularly set forth in the Request BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY MBLN
for Proposal, which may be obtained from the LAYER 2 CONNECTIVITY (COPLEY/
City’s Supplier Portal: www.cityofboston.gov/ MARKLEY)
procurement, commencing on Monday, January
25, 2021 at 3:00 PM, (EDT ), see bid event For fiscal year 2022 which is E-rate funding year
#EV00008797 to access. Request for Proposal 2021
shall be available until the time of the RFP
opening. EV00008795
CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
The attention of all proposers is directed to
Jane Sproul
the provisions of the Request for Proposal Business@bpl.org
and contract documents, specifically to the
requirements for bid deposits, insurance and
80 – AdvertisementsThe City of Boston, acting by the Board of Trustees REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
in charge of the Library Department of the City of
Boston, hereinafter referred to as the Awarding GUARD & PATROL SERVICES FOR THE
Authority, request proposals for performance LIBRARY SYSTEM
of the work generally described above, and
particularly set forth in the Request for Proposal
EV00008800
which may be obtained from the City’s Supplier
Portal: www.cityofboston.gov/procurement, CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
Sean McGahan
commencing on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 1:00
smcgahan@bpl.org
PM, (EDT ), see bid event #EV00008795 to access.
Request for Proposal shall be available until the The City of Boston, acting by the Board of Trustees
time of the RFP opening. in charge of the Library Department of the City of
Boston, hereinafter referred to as the Awarding
The attention of all proposers is directed to
Authority, hereby invites requests for proposals for
the provisions of the Request for Proposal
the project listed above. Proposals will be solicited
and contract documents, specifically to the
from vendors through the City of Boston’s Supplier
requirements for bid deposits, insurance and
Portal: https://www.boston.gov/departments/
performance bonds as may be applicable.
procurement.
All proposals shall be submitted no later than
All quotes for this project are subject to all applicable
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 1:00 PM, (EDT) on
provisions of law and in accordance with the terms
the City’s Purchasing website and Supplier Portal,
and provisions of the contract documents entitled:
at which time proposals will be opened forthwith.
Guard & Patrol Services for the Library System
The attention of all bidders is specifically
SCOPE OF WORK includes: Furnishing all guard and
directed to the equal opportunity section of
patrol services required for the Copley library and
the proposal specification and contract and the
several branch locations as specified and requested.
obligations of the contractor to take affirmative
action in connection with employment practices Proposals shall be due or submitted before 2:00 P.M.,
throughout the period of this contract. Boston time, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 and opened
forthwith. The Awarding Authority reserves the right
Final action on any submitted bids will be
to waive any informality, or to reject any and all
contingent on receipt of E-rate funding and a
proposals, if it be in the public interest to do so. The
decision by the Awarding Authority to proceed
Request for Proposal will be available on or about
with the procurement. Please be advised that
Monday, February 8, 2021.
the Awarding Authority uses the SP Invoice form
(Form 474) methodology to pay our portion of the JANE SPROUL, BUDGET & PROCUREMENT
expenses. The successful bidder is responsible for MANAGER
invoicing USAC for the discounted portion of the (February 15, February 22, 2021)
expenses and invoices the Awarding Authority for
our portion of the expenses ONLY. Bidders must
have a USAC SPIN and include it with their bid
response.
This contract is subject to the approval of the
Mayor of the City of Boston and the Board of
Trustees in charge of the Library Department of
the City of Boston.
JANE SPROUL, BUDGET AND PROCUREMENT
MANAGER REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
(February 8, February 15, 2021)
LAND AND FUNDING, 44 ASPINWALL
ROAD, DORCHESTER
CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
Shani Fletcher
Shani.Fletcher@boston.gov
617-635-0466
81 – AdvertisementsThe City of Boston acting by and through its The City of Boston (“The City”), acting through
Public Facilities Commission by the Director of its Director of the Department of Neighborhood
the Department of Neighborhood Development, Development (“DND”), hereby invites proposals from
Neighborhood Housing Development Division, interested and qualified contractors (“Offerors”) to
sells tax foreclosed or surplus municipal property provide lead paint risk assessments and paint testing for
to buyers who agree to invest in the rehabilitation its Boston Home Center Division on an as needed basis.
of the property. Residential, commercial and
institutional buildings and land are included The selected Offeror will be responsible for
in this program. The Grassroots Open Space providing risk assessment and lead paint inspection
Program makes land available specifically for services in the City of Boston as described in the
the development of open space projects such as Purchase Description (Scope of Services).
community gardens, urban farms, and passive
The contract term shall be March 15, 2021 through
open space.
February 29, 2023, subject to the availability of
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit sufficient appropriation for the subsequent years.
proposals from qualified nonprofit organizations
The City reserves the right to exercise an option to
or other entities for development of the parcel as
renew the contract awarded for an additional one-
open space. The property is being offered As Is,
year period, from March 1, 2023 through February
with up to $75,000 in possible funding available
29, 2024 subject to the availability of sufficient
from the Grassroots Program.
appropriation for that subsequent year, upon all
The Property: 44 Aspinwall Road (Ward 17, Parcel the same terms, including the terms as to price, as
# 00685000), Dorchester, MA, containing the first twenty-four month period. The City shall
approximately 2,796 square feet retain sole discretion in exercising the option and no
exercise of the option shall be subject to agreement
The RFP package will be available on February 1, or acceptance by the contractor.
2021, and can be downloaded by registering at
https://boston.gov/dnd/rfps. If you are unable to The Request for Proposals (“RFP”) package will
access, please contact the Development Officer. be available beginning February 8, 2021, 9:00 AM
Due to the ongoing health precautions that the from the City’s purchasing website, Supplier Portal
City has taken due to COVID-19, completed RFP (www.boston.gov/procurement), the City’s online
responses must be submitted electronically by process for purchasing, bidding, contracting, vendor
March 9, 2021, no later than 4:00 pm. registration and payment.
Please go to https://boston.gov/dnd/rfps for To access details for this specific Event, or to
detailed instructions on how to submit RFP respond through electronic format, please visit the
responses. City of Boston Supplier Portal and access Event #
EV00008707.
SHEILA DILLON, CHIEF AND DIRECTOR
(February 8, 2021, February 15, 2021) Completed proposal forms must be submitted, as
specified, *electronically by February 23, 2021, no
later than 4:00 PM.
This contract is subject to the Community
Development Block Grant Terms and Conditions, and
the terms of the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control
Grant(s).
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The City shall cancel the contract if the funds are
not appropriated or otherwise made unavailable to
LEAD PAINT RISK ASSESSMENTS support continuation of performance. The contract
AND PAINT TESTING is subject to the approval of the Public Facilities
Commission and will be awarded by the Director of
EV00008707 the Department of Neighborhood Development (The
CON TA C T I N F O R MATI O N Official.
David George
David.George@boston.gov SHEILA A. DILLON, CHIEF AND DIRECTOR
617-635-0664 (February 8, 2021, February 15, 2021)
82 – AdvertisementsPUBLIC NOTICE
CON TA C T I N F O R MATI O N
Neriliz Llenas
Neriliz.llenas@boston.gov
617-635-0101
INVITATION FOR BIDS
At the Public Facilities Commission meeting
on January 13, 2021, the Commission voted and REPAIRS TO SPORTS LIGHTING AT
the Mayor subsequently approved tentative RONAN PARK, DORCHESTER, MA
designation to sell to Pedro Miguel Ribeiro
Goncalves Morais, an individual, approximately CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
1,120 total square feet of land located at 6 Lawson Nathan Frazee
Nathan.Frazee@boston.gov
Place, (Ward 01 Parcel 01613000) in the East 616-961-3267 ph / 617-635-3256 fax
Boston district of the City of Boston.
The City of Boston, acting by the Parks Commission,
Written details of this proposal may be examined
1010 Massachusetts Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02118,
at the Office of the Department of Neighborhood
hereinafter referred to as the Awarding Authority,
Development, 12 Channel Street, Bid Counter,
hereby invites sealed bids for the project listed above.
Boston, Massachusetts 02201 on any regular
work day between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 Bids shall be on a form supplied by the Parks and
PM. Recreation Department, shall be clearly identified as a
SHEILA A. DILLON, CHIEF & DIRECTOR bid and signed by the bidder. All bids for this project
(February 15, February 22, 2021)
are subject to all applicable provisions of law and
in accordance with the terms and provisions of the
contract documents entitled: SAME AS ABOVE
SCOPE OF WORK includes: Furnishing all labor,
materials and equipment necessary for the installation
of owner provided sports lights on a baseball and
basketball courts at Ronan Park.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Bids shall be submitted before 2:00 P.M., Boston time,
CON TA C T I N F O R MATI O N
Thursday, February 25, 2021, at which time the bids will
Neriliz Llenas be opened read aloud through a virtual meeting. Due to
Neriliz.llenas@boston.gov the current public health crisis and restrictions around
617-635-0101 gatherings, interested parties will not be able to access
the building for the bid opening but will be able to view
At the Public Facilities Commission meeting the event live through a link provided on the City of
on January 13, 2021, the Commission voted and Boston Parks Department website: https://www.boston.
the Mayor subsequently approved tentative gov/departments/parks-and-recreation.
designation to sell to Alex Kosmadakis, an
individual, approximately 1,042 total square feet Bids shall be filed with the Awarding Authority, 1010
of land located at 431 Belgrade Avenue, (Ward 20 Massachusetts Ave 3rd Floor Boston Ma, 02118,
Parcel 01613000) in the West Roxbury district of accompanied by the bid deposit previous to the time
the City of Boston. named for opening of bid.
Written details of this proposal may be examined SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS will be available on a CD
at the Office of the Department of Neighborhood or USB on or about Monday, February 8, 2021, after
Development, 12 Channel Street, Bid Counter, 9:00 A.M., Boston time, at the Parks and Recreation
Boston, Massachusetts 02211 on any regular work Department. Please note, no mailings or emails will
day between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. be sent and a $100.00 certified bank check or money
order is not required for pick-up of the plans and
SHEILA A. DILLON, CHIEF & DIRECTOR specifications.
(February 15, February 22, 2021)
RYAN WOODS, COMMISSIONER
(February 8, February 15, 2021)
83 – AdvertisementsINVITATION FOR BIDS INVITATION FOR BIDS
CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC PUBLIC GARDEN PERIMETER
GRAVESTONES, ELIOT BURYING FENCING AND MASONRY REPAIR
GROUND
CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
CON TA C T I N F O R MATI O N Kelly Thomas
617-596-8078
Kelly Thomas
kelly.thomas@boston.gov
617-596-8078
kelly.thomas@boston.gov
The City of Boston, acting by the Parks Commission,
The City of Boston, acting by the Parks Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Awarding Authority,
hereinafter referred to as the Awarding Authority, hereby invites sealed bids for the project listed
hereby invites sealed bids for the project listed above.
above.
Bids shall be on a form supplied by the Parks and
Bids shall be on a form supplied by the Parks and Recreation Department, shall be clearly identified
Recreation Department, shall be clearly identified as a bid and signed by the bidder. Bids shall clearly
as a bid and signed by the bidder. Bids shall clearly be labeled with the project name. All bids for this
be labeled with the project name. All bids for this project are subject to all applicable provisions of law
project are subject to all applicable provisions of law and in accordance with the terms and provisions of
and in accordance with the terms and provisions of the contract documents entitled: PUBLIC GARDEN
the contract documents entitled CONSERVATION PERIMETER FENCING AND MASONRY REPAIR,
OF HISTORIC GRAVESTONES, ELIOT BURYING BOSTON, MA
GROUND, ROXBURY, MA
Bids shall be submitted before 2:00 P.M., Boston
Bids shall be submitted before 2:00 P.M., Boston time, Thursday, March 4, 2021, at which time the
time, Thursday, March 4, 2021, at which time the bids will be opened read aloud through a virtual
bids will be opened read aloud through a virtual meeting. Due to the current public health crisis
meeting. Due to the current public health crisis and restrictions around gatherings, interested
and restrictions around gatherings, interested parties will not be able to access the building for
parties will not be able to access the building for the bid opening but will be able to view the event
the bid opening but will be able to view the event live through a link provided on the City of Boston
live through a link provided on the City of Boston Parks Department website: https://www.boston.gov/
Parks Department website: https://www.boston. departments/parks-and-recreation. Bids shall be filed
gov/departments/parks-and-recreation. Bids with the Awarding Authority, 1010 Massachusetts Ave
shall be filed with the Awarding Authority, 1010 3rd Floor Boston MA, 02118, accompanied by the bid
Massachusetts Ave 3rd Floor Boston MA, 02118, deposit previous to the time named for opening of
accompanied by the bid deposit previous to the time bid.
named for opening of bid.
SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS will be available on
SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS will be available on a a USB Thumb Drive on or about Monday, February
USB Thumb Drive on or about Tuesday, February 15, 2021, after 9:00 A.M., Boston time, at 1010
16, 2021, after 9:00 A.M., Boston time, at 1010 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd floor Boston Ma 02118.
Massachusetts Ave, 3rd floor Boston, MA 02118.
There will be an informational pre-bid meeting for
There will be an informational pre-bid meeting for this project on Tuesday, February 23, at 10:00 A.M.
this project on Tuesday, February 23, at 1:00 P.M. at Franklin Park Yard employee parking lot at 275
at Eliot Burying Ground at the corner of Eustis and Canterbury Street, Roxbury. Masks must be worn
Washington Streets, Roxbury. Masks must be worn throughout the meeting and social distancing will be
throughout the meeting and social distancing will be observed.
observed. RYAN WOODS, COMMISSIONER
RYAN WOODS, COMMISSIONER (February 15, February 22, 2021)
(February 15, February 22, 2021)
84 – AdvertisementsINVITATION FOR BIDS
ROSLINDALE WETLANDS
RESTORATION
CON TA C T I N F O R MATI O N INVITATION FOR BIDS
Paul Sutton
(617) 961-3029 HVAC REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
paul.sutton@boston.gov
CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
The City of Boston, acting by the Parks Commission, Brenda Harmon
hereinafter referred to as the Awarding Authority, 617-343-4429
hereby invites sealed bids for the project listed Bpdcontracts@pd.boston.gov
above.
The City of Boston acting by its Boston Police
Bids shall be on a form supplied by the Parks and Department, through its Police Commissioner
Recreation Department, shall be clearly identified (the Official), Contracts Unit, 3rd Floor, One
as a bid and signed by the bidder. All bids for this Schroeder Plaza, Boston MA 02120, hereinafter
project are subject to all applicable provisions of law referred to as the Awarding Authority, hereby
and in accordance with the terms and provisions invites written quotes for the above-entitled
of the contract documents entitled: Roslindale project: HVAC Repair and Maintenance at 1
Wetlands Restoration Schroeder Plaza, Boston 02119
Bids shall be submitted before 2:00 P.M., Boston Specification and bid summary sheets may
time, Thursday, March 4, 2021, and opened and be obtained electronically by request to
read aloud through a virtual meeting. Due to the bpdcontracts@pd.boston.gov, commencing on
current public health crisis and restrictions around Monday, February 8, 2021. All written quotes
gatherings, interested parties will not be able to for this project are subject to section 26-27H
access the building for the bid opening, but will be inclusive of Chapter 149 of the General Laws, as
able to view the event live through a link provided amended.
on the City of Boston Parks Department website:
https://www.boston.gov/departments/parks-and- Written quotes must be submitted electronically
recreation. Bids shall be filed with the Awarding to bpdcontracts@pd.boston.gov no later than
Authority, 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 12:00PM (EST).
Boston, MA 02118, accompanied by the bid deposit
previous to the time named for opening of bid. Bidders are hereby notified that contractors
must pay prevailing wages as set by the Division
SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS will be available on of Occupational Safety with the Department of
a USB Thumb Drive on or about Monday, February Labor and Workforce Development.
15, 2021, after 9:00 A.M., Boston time, at 10110
Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor Boston, MA 02118. If the bid is greater than $25,000.00 a labor and
materials payment bond satisfactory to the BPD
BIDDERS are hereby notified that bid deposits must of Surety Company licensed to do business under
be 5 percent of his/her bid, and shall be in the the laws of the Commonwealth and include
form of a bid bond, or certified check, treasurer’s on the U.S. Treasury current list of approved
check, or cashier’s check, bid bond of a surety sureties, (see circular 570) in the sum of 50%
company qualified to do business under the laws of the contract price will be required of the
of the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the successful bidders.
Commissioner made payable to the City of Boston.
GREGORY P. LONG, ACTING COMMISSIONER
There will be no informational pre-bid conference (February 8, ebruary 15, 2021)
for this project.
RYAN WOODS, COMMISSIONER
(February 15, 2021 February 22, 2021)
85 – AdvertisementsPlans and specifications will be available on or about
February 8, 2021 at the Public Facilities Department
Bid Counter to all interested parties. Plans and
specifications are only available electronically and by
requesting access for such through bid.info@boston.
INVITATION FOR BIDS gov.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY K-12 SCHOOL PATRICK I. BROPHY, CHIEF OF OPERATIONS
(February 8, February 15, 2021)
Project No. 7199-A
CON TA C T I N F O R MATI O N
PFD Bid Counter
Bid.info@boston.gov
(617)-635-4809
The City of Boston acting by its Public Facilities
Commission, through its Director of the Public INVITATION FOR BIDS
Facilities Department (PFD), 10th Floor, 26 Court
Street, Boston, MA 02108, hereinafter referred to as
CURLEY K-8 LOWER SCHOOL ROOF
the Awarding Authority, hereby invites sealed bids
for the above-entitled project. Bids shall be on a Project No. 7199-B
form supplied by PFD, be clearly identified as a bid, CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
and signed by the bidder. All bids for this project are PFD Bid Counter
Bid.info@boston.gov
subject to sections 26-27, 29 and 44A-44J, inclusive
(617)-635-4809
of Chapter 149 of the General Laws, as amended, and
in accordance with the terms and provisions of the The City of Boston acting by its Public Facilities
contract documents entitled: William McKinley K-12 Commission, through its Director of the Public
School project. Facilities Department (PFD), 10th Floor, 26 Court
Street, Boston, MA 02108, hereinafter referred to as
The scope of work is further detailed in the
the Awarding Authority, hereby invites sealed bids
specifications and roof replacement.
for the above-entitled project. Bids shall be on a
Bidders are hereby notified a site viewing is scheduled form supplied by PFD, be clearly identified as a bid,
for Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the and signed by the bidder. All bids for this project are
William McKinley K-12 School, 90 Warren Avenue, subject to sections 26-27, 29 and 44A-44J, inclusive
Boston, MA 02116. of Chapter 149 of the General Laws, as amended,
and in accordance with the terms and provisions of
Also, please note- only one person per company may the contract documents entitled: Curley K-8 Lower
attend, face masks and social distancing required, School Roof project.
health screening at the door, do not attend if you’re
sick and a government photo identification is The scope of work is further detailed in the
required. specifications and roof replacement.
All filed sub-bids shall be filed with the Awarding Bidders are hereby notified a site viewing is
Authority at the Bid Counter, 26 Court Street, 1st scheduled for Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at 9:00
Floor, Boston, MA 02108, before twelve o’clock (noon) a.m. at the Curley K-8 Lower School, 40 Pershing
February 24, 2021 at which time and place respective Road, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
sub-bids will be opened forthwith and read aloud.
Also, please note- only one person per company may
Filed Sub-bid trade(s): Masonry, Plumbing and HVAC. attend, face masks and social distancing required,
health screening at the door, do not attend if you’re
All general bids shall be filed with the Awarding sick and a government photo identification is
Authority at the Bid Counter, 26 Court Street, 1st required.
Floor, Boston, MA 02108, before twelve o’clock (noon
EST) on March 10, 2021, at which time and place All filed sub-bids shall be filed with the Awarding
respective bids will be opened forthwith and read Authority at the Bid Counter, 26 Court Street,
aloud. 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02108, before one o’clock
86 – AdvertisementsFebruary 24, 2021 at which time and place respective Street, Brighton, MA 02135.
sub-bids will be opened forthwith and read aloud.
Also, please note- only one person per company
Filed Sub-bid trade(s): Masonry, Plumbing and HVAC. may attend, face masks and social distancing
required, health screening at the door, do not
All general bids shall be filed with the Awarding attend if you’re sick and a government photo
Authority at the Bid Counter, 26 Court Street, 1st identification is required.
Floor, Boston, MA 02108, before one o’clock on March
10, 2021, at which time and place respective bids will All filed sub-bids shall be filed with the Awarding
be opened forthwith and read aloud. Authority at the Bid Counter, 26 Court Street,
1st Floor, Boston, MA 02108, before two o’clock
Plans and specifications will be available on or about February 24, 2021 at which time and place
February 8, 2021 at the Public Facilities Department respective sub-bids will be opened forthwith and
Bid Counter to all interested parties. Plans and read aloud.
specifications are only available electronically and by
requesting access for such through bid.info@boston. Filed Sub-bid trade(s): Plumbing.
gov.
All general bids shall be filed with the Awarding
PATRICK I. BROPHY, CHIEF OF OPERATIONS Authority at the Bid Counter, 26 Court Street,
(January 18, January 25, 2021) 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02108, before two o’clock
on March 10, 2021, at which time and place
respective bids will be opened forthwith and read
aloud.
Plans and specifications will be available on or
about February 8, 2021 at the Public Facilities
Department Bid Counter to all interested parties.
INVITATION FOR BIDS Plans and specifications are only available
electronically and by requesting access for such
MARY LYON 9-12 SCHOOL through bid.info@boston.gov.
Project No. 7199-C PATRICK I. BROPHY, CHIEF OF OPERATIONS
(February 8, February 15, 2021)
CON TA C T I N F O R MATI O N
PFD Bid Counter
Bid.info@boston.gov
(617)-635-4809
The City of Boston acting by its Public Facilities
Commission, through its Director of the Public
Facilities Department (PFD), 10th Floor, 26 Court
Street, Boston, MA 02108, hereinafter referred to as REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
the Awarding Authority, hereby invites sealed bids
for the above-entitled project. Bids shall be on a JOSIAH QUINCY UPPER SCHOOL
form supplied by PFD, be clearly identified as a bid, SWING SPACE PROJECT
and signed by the bidder. All bids for this project are
subject to sections 26-27, 29 and 44A-44J, inclusive Project No. 6993-A
of Chapter 149 of the General Laws, as amended, and CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
in accordance with the terms and provisions of the PFD Bid Counter
contract documents entitled: Mary Lyon 9-12 School Bid.info@boston.gov
project. (617)-635-4809
The scope of work is further detailed in the Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 149A, §8, the City of Boston,
specifications and boiler replacement and Associate acting by its Public Facilities Department, located
Repairs Project. at 26 Court Street, 10th floor, Boston, MA 02108,
hereinafter referred to as Awarding Authority,
Bidders are hereby notified a site viewing is hereby requests statements of qualifications
scheduled for Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at 2 (SOQ) from trade contractors for the Josiah
p.m. at the Mary lyon 9-12 School, 95 Beechcroft
87 – AdvertisementsQuincy Upper School Swing Space Project;
Project No. 6993A
Notice: The specifications for this Project may
include sub-subcontractor work in the trades
of Plumbing, HVAC and Electrical and the
requirement for the same to be listed on the INVITATION FOR BIDS
form for bid by those Trade Contractors who are
prequalified and invited to submit a bid on the
DEEP ROADWAY MAINTENANCE IN ALL
Project. AREAS OF BOSTON
Project description: In order to enable the CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
construction of the new Josiah Quincy Upper marie.mcdonald@boston.gov
School, the 6th and 7th grades currently located 617-635-4912
in the JQUS 900 Washington Street building
The City of Boston, acting by its Commissioner,
need to move into Swing Space at the 152
invites sealed bids for the performance of the work
Arlington Street JQUS building. This work must
generally described above, and particularly set forth
start at the conclusion of the 2020-2021 school
in the Invitation For bids which may be obtained at
year and be completed by the start of the 2021-
Room 715 (Contract Office), City Hall, Boston Mass.,
2022 school year. The scope of work in the 152
commencing at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 9,
Arlington Street building includes bringing
2021 by appointment only. Invitation for bids shall be
underutilized spaces back online, addition of
available until the time of the bid opening. There will be
a new HP Accessible Toilet, Science classroom
a charge of five dollars ($5) NOT REFUNDABLE, for each
refurbishment, conversion of the Student Lounge
set of contract documents taken out. THIS IS A STATE
into Classrooms & expansion of the Cafeteria.
AID PROJECT
This request for qualifications (RFQ) process is
THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF
being utilized to pre-qualify trade contractors.
TRANSPORTATION (MASSDOT) HAS PROVIDED A LIST
All trade contractors who achieve a score of 70
TO THE BOSTON PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OF
points or greater and meet the listed mandatory
APPROVED ELIGIBLE BIDDERS FOR THIS PROJECT.
requirements will be prequalified and, thereafter,
ONLY THOSE CONTRACTORS ON THIS LIST WILL
invited to submit a bid on the proposed building
RECEIVE OFFICIAL BID DOCUMENTS. ALL OTHERS
project pursuant to a Request for Bids (RFB) for
WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN INFORMATIONAL COPY.
trade contracting services.
Every Sealed bid shall be submitted in accordance with
RFQ packets may be obtained on or about
the Invitation for Bids. All sealed bids shall be filed not
February 22, 2021 and are only available
later than Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 11:00 am. by
electronically and by requesting access for
appointment only at the office of the Official, Public
such through bid.info@boston.gov between the
Works Department, Room 714, Boston City Hall, At 1:00
operational hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
pm the bids will be opened read aloud through a virtual
The SOQ in response to this RFQ shall be signed meeting.
under pains and penalties of perjury. The SOQ
Due to the current public health crisis and restrictions
must be received on or before March 17, 2021
around gatherings, interested parties will not be able to
at 2:00 P.M.(EST) at the PFD Bid Counter, 26
access the building for the bid opening but will be able
Court Street, 10th Floor, Boston, MA 02108. All
to view the event live through a link provided by Public
responses submitted after this time will not be
Works, upon receiving your bid packet. All bids must
accepted. The anticipated date for completion of
be from bidders of record (those who have purchased
the prequalification evaluation process is on or
contract documents) on file at Room 714, City Hall.
about March 29, 2021.
PATRICK I. BROPHY, CHIEF OF OPERATIONS The attention of all bidders is directed to the provisions
(February15, February 22, 2021) of the Invitation for Bids and contract documents,
specifically to the requirements for bid deposits,
insurance and performance bonds as may be applicable.
A bid deposit of 5 percent of the total contract amount
shall be required from each bidder. A Performance bond
in the amount of 100 percent of the contract shall be
required from the successful bidder.
88 – AdvertisementsSealed bids shall be opened read aloud through a
virtual meeting by the Official on Thursday, February
25, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Boston City Hall, Boston, MA,
and Room 714.
CHRIS OSGOOD, CHIEF OF STREETS,
TRANSPORTATION AND SANITATION INVITATION FOR BIDS
(February 8, February 15, 2021)
PROCUREMENT & INSTALLATION OF
DENTAL EQUIPMENT AT MADISON
PARK HS
EV00008809
CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Jennifer Smith
jsmith21@bostonpublicschools.org
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES, 617-635-9392
NEWMARKET SQUARE AREA The City of Boston, acting by the Boston Public
Schools, 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119,
CON TA C T I N F O R MATI O N
hereinafter referred to as the Awarding Authority,
Julie Kennedy
Julie.Kennedy@boston.gov hereby invites written quotes for the project listed
(617) 635-2219 above. Quotes will be solicited from selected vendors
through the City of Boston’s Supplier Portal: https://
The City of Boston, acting through the Public Works www.boston.gov/departments/procurement.
Department, invites Statements of Qualifications from
qualified firms to provide engineering design services All quotes for this project are subject to all applicable
relative to the reconstruction of various streets in the provisions of law and in accordance with the terms
Newmarket Square area in the City of Boston. and provisions of the contract documents entitled:
Procurement & Installation of Dental Equipment at
The qualified consultant will be responsible for Madison Park HS
the redesign of intersections and segments of
Massachusetts Avenue, Theo Glynn Way, and SCOPE OF WORK includes: Supplying and installation
Southampton Street in the City of Boston to improve new dental equipment for vocational program at Madison
safety and access for all modes of transportation Park High School, including removal and disposal of all
and improve the condition of sidewalks, roadways existing dental equipment and connecting equipment to
and street lights. This contract is exempt from the services as provided by owner.
provisions of Chapter G.L.c. 30B and is awarded
Quotes shall be submitted before 12:00 P.M., Boston
pursuant to G.L.c. 30.39M.
time, Monday, February 22, 2021 and opened
QUALIFICATION FORMS will be made available on forthwith. The Awarding Authority reserves the right
February 17, 2021 and may be obtained by email to waive any informality, or to reject any and all
request to Julie Kennedy at Julie.Kennedy@Boston. quotes, if it be in the Public Interest to do so.
gov. Response to these forms must be received
SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS will be available on
no later than 12:00 P.M. on March 3, 2021. Please
or about Monday, February 8, 2021 after 9:00 A.M.,
submit responses by e-mail to Julie Kennedy at Julie.
Boston time.
Kennedy@Boston.gov.
The successful bidder will be required to provide by
The Qualification Forms must keep in accordance with
insurance for the payment of compensation and the
the established format, keeping in mind the project
furnishing of other benefits under the Workmen’s
being advertised.
Compensation Law, General Laws (Ter.Ed.), chapter
Project fees will be negotiated. Project Engineer 152, to all persons to be employed under the contract,
should be a Registered Professional Engineer in the and sufficient proof of compliance with the foregoing
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. stipulation will be required before commencing
performance of this contract.
CHRIS OSGOOD, COMMISSIONER
(February 15, February 22, 2021)
BRENDA CASSELIOUS, SUPERINTENDENT
(February 8, February 15, 2021)
89 – AdvertisementsINVITATION FOR BIDS INVITATION FOR BIDS
ON CALL AND AS NEEDED PAINTING ON CALL AND AS NEEDED ROOFING
SERVICES AT VARIOUS BOSTON REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE AT
PUBLIC SCHOOLS VARIOUS BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CON TA C T I N F O R MATI O N CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
Patrick Mulvey-Welsh Patrick Mulvey-Welsh
pmulveywelsh@bostonpublicschools.org pmulveywelsh@bostonpublicschools.org
617-635-9126 617-635-9126
The City of Boston Public Schools (the City), acting The City of Boston Public Schools (the City), acting
by and through its Director of Facilities Management by and through its Director of Facilities Management
(the Awarding Authority), invites sealed bids for (the Awarding Authority), invites sealed bids for
the above-entitled project, subject to all applicable the above-entitled project, subject to all applicable
provisions of law including, without limitation, provisions of law including, without limitation,
sections 26-27H and 44A through 44J, inclusive, of sections 26-27H and 44A through 44J, inclusive, of
chapter 149 of the General Laws, as amended, and chapter 149 of the General Laws, as amended, and
in accordance with the terms and provisions of the in accordance with the terms and provisions of the
contract documents entitled: “On Call and As Needed contract documents entitled: “On Call and As Needed
Painting Services at Various Boston Public Schools”. Roof Repairs and Maintenance at Various Boston
The City intends to award three (3) contracts to the Public Schools”. The City intends to award three
lowest eligible and responsible bidders. (3) contracts to the lowest eligible and responsible
bidders.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: Will be available for
pick-up, 12:00 noon, February 11, 2021, Office of SPECIFICATIONS: Will be available after twelve
Facilities Management, 1216 Dorchester Avenue, 2nd o’clock noon February 10, 2021, at the Office of
Floor, Boston, MA 02125. To request electronic files, Facilities Management, 1216 Dorchester Avenue, 2nd
send request to Maria Lew-Houston, Staff Assistant, floor, Boston, MA 02125. To request electronic files,
mlewhouston@bostonpublicschools.org send an email to Maria Lew-Houston, mlewhouston@
bostonpublicschools.org.
BIDS: Shall be submitted to the Awarding Authority,
1216 Dorchester Avenue, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA BIDS: Shall be submitted to the Awarding Authority,
02125 before twelve o’clock noon (Boston time) on 1216 Dorchester Avenue, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA
Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at which time and 02125 before twelve o’clock noon (Boston time)
place respective bids will be opened and read aloud. on February 24, 2021, at which time and place
Contractors must file with their bids (1) a copy of respective bids will be opened and read aloud.
a valid Certificate of Eligibility issued by DCAM, General contractors must file with their bids (1) a
showing that they are eligible to bid on projects copy of a valid Certificate of Eligibility issued by
in PAINTING, up to the project amount and up to DCAM, showing that they are eligible to bid on
an aggregate limit, and (2) a completed and signed projects in ROOFING, up to the project amount
Update Statement summarizing the contractor’s and up to an aggregate limit, and (2) a completed
record for the period between the latest DCAM and signed Update Statement summarizing the
certification and the date the contractor submits its contractor’s record for the period between the latest
bid. DCAM certification and the date the contractor
submits its bid showing that they are eligible to bid
All bids for this project are subject to all applicable on projects in ROOFING.
provisions of law and in accordance with the terms
and provisions of the contract documents entitled: All bids for this project are subject to all applicable
On Call and As Needed Painting Services at Various provisions of law and in accordance with the
Boston Public Schools terms and provisions of the contract documents
entitled: On Call and As Needed Roofing Repairs and
PATRICK MULVEY-WELSH, PROJECT DIRECTOR
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Maintenance at Various Boston Public Schools
(February 8, February 15, 2021) PATRICK MULVEY-WELSH, PROJECT DIRECTOR
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
(February 8, February 15, 2021)
90 – AdvertisementsREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
INTEGRATED SOFTWARE
SOLUTION, FOOD SERVICE
EV00008831
CON TA C T I N F O R MATI O N
Caitlin Tenorio
Cmeagher2@bostonpublicschools.org
617-635-9144
The City of Boston, acting by the Boston Public
Schools, 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA
02119, hereinafter referred to as the Awarding
Authority, hereby invites written proposals for the
project listed above. Proposals will be solicited
from selected vendors through the City of
Boston’s Supplier Portal: https://www.boston.gov/
departments/procurement.
All proposals for this project are subject to all
applicable provisions of law and in accordance
with the terms and provisions of the contract
documents entitled: Integrated Software
Solution, Food Service
SCOPE OF WORK includes: fully integrated
software solution including front of house, back of
house and central office functions
Proposals shall be submitted before 12:00 P.M.,
Boston time, Friday, March 12, 2021 and opened
forthwith. The Awarding Authority reserves the
right to waive any informality, or to reject any and
all proposals, if it be in the Public Interest to do so.
SPECIFICATIONS will be available on or about
Monday, February 15, 2021 after 9:00 A.M.,
Boston time.
The successful proposer will be required
to provide by insurance for the payment of
compensation and the furnishing of other benefits
under the Workmen’s Compensation Law, General
Laws (Ter.Ed.), chapter 152, to all persons to be
employed under the contract, and sufficient proof
of compliance with the foregoing stipulation will
be required before commencing performance of
this contract.
BRENDA CASSELLIUS, SUPERINTENDENT
(February 15, February 22, 2021)
91 – AdvertisementsStoryWalk series
coming to Boston parks
Families and caregivers looking for a fun February
vacation children’s activity are invited to head
outside for the first-ever StoryWalk series in City of
Boston parks, available starting Friday, February 12,
StoryWalk Locations and Titles:
through Friday, March 12. StoryWalks can be found
in Brighton, East Boston, Hyde Park, Roslindale, and Brighton Common, 30 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton
Roxbury, with a bilingual Spanish/English installation
Book: “The Dot” Language: English
in centrally-located Franklin Park. Children and
families participating are encouraged to wear a face Description: Vashti believes that she cannot draw, but
covering, stay six feet away from others, and enjoy her art teacher’s encouragement leads her to change
with members of their own household. her mind.
A StoryWalk is an innovative and delightful way for
Franklin Park, 450 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury
children and adults to enjoy both reading and the
outdoors. Laminated pages from children’s books Book: “If You Bring A Mouse to School”
are attached to wooden stakes and installed along Language: English & Spanish
outdoor paths. As visitors stroll through the park, they
are directed to the next page in the story. StoryWalks Description: “If You Bring A Mouse to School” follows a
have been installed in 50 states and 13 countries and boy and his mouse through a busy day at school.
are now coming to Boston’s parks. Boston Public
Library branches near the StoryWalks will offer Iacono Park, 150 Readville Street, Hyde Park
activities for families to enjoy, including craft activities Book: “Possum’s Harvest Moon” Language: English
and live book readings on Facebook Live.
Description: A possum awakes one autumn evening
“Parks Department staff have been working to find and decides to invite his animal friends to a party to
new and innovative activities tailored to the current celebrate the beautiful harvest moon one last time
social distancing guidelines, and the Boston Public before the long winter.
Library offered to lend the StoryWalk materials for
installation in parks,” noted Mayor Martin J. Walsh. Adams Park, 4225 Washington Street, Roslindale
“Boston Parks and Recreation’s first StoryWalk is a
great perfect way to encourage children to exercise Book: “Clap Your Hands” Language: English
and get some fresh air, while learning and discovering Description: Rhyming text instructs the listener to
a great book. When City departments collaborate, find something yellow, roar like a lion, give a kiss, tell
residents win.” a secret, spin in a circle, and perform other playful
activities along with the human and animal characters
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department teamed pictured.
up with the Boston Public Library, the Highland Street
Foundation, and the New England Patriots Foundation
to produce a series of StoryWalk installations in five Lopresti Park, 33 Sumner Street, East Boston
neighborhood parks across the city with additional Book: “The Dot” Language: English
support provided by Xfinity. The StoryWalk Project
Description: Vashti believes that she cannot draw, but
was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont
her art teacher’s encouragement leads her to change
and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-
her mind.
Hubbard Library.
The distance between stations will naturally support
social distancing, but visitors are reminded to stay 6 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE STORYWALK
SERIES, VISIT BOSTON.GOV/STORYWALKS.
feet away from those who are not members of their
own household. Face coverings must be worn in FOR CURRENT SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES IN
public parks. If participants find the StoryWalk to be CITY OF BOSTON PARKS PLEASE VISIT: BOSTON.GOV/
crowded, they are encouraged to come back another NEWS/CORONAVIRUS-COVID-19-UPDATES-BOSTON-
time or choose a different StoryWalk location. PARKS-AND-RECREATION.
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