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VOL. 115 | NO. 11
Official Chronical, Municipal Affairs MARCH 13, 2023
MICHELLE WU — Mayor of Boston EDWARD FLYNN — President, City Council
Top o the mornin…
And the rest of the day too.
HAPPY LUCKY
SHAMROCK DAY, BOSTON!
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
Square, Boston, MA 02201, under the direction of
• The City of Boston is committed to and the Mayor, in accordance with legislative act & city
affirmatively ensures that Disadvantaged ordinance. The periodical postage is paid at Boston MA.
Business Enterprises (DBE), Small Local Business
Enterprise (SLBE), Minority Business Enterprise
(MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE),
and Veteran Owned Small Business Enterprise
(VOSBE) firms shall be afforded full opportunity
to submit qualifications in response to this and
will not be discriminated against on the basis of
race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability,
gender, transgender status, political affiliation,
age, sexual orientation, or religion in any
consideration leading to the award of contract.
The City’s directory of certified businesses is
available here.
• No qualified disabled person shall, on the basis
of disability, be excluded from participating in,
be denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected
to discrimination in any consideration leading
to the award of contract.
Michelle Wu, Mayor of Boston
• The award of any contract shall be subject to the Christopher Radcliffe, Interim Purchasing Agent
approval of the Mayor of Boston.
Diana Laird, City Record Administrator
• The maximum time for IFB acceptance by the The City Record Office is located in Room 808
City after the opening of the bids shall be ninety
at One City Hall Square Boston, MA 02201-1001
(90) days unless noted otherwise.
Telephone: 617-635-4564
• The maximum time for RFP acceptance by E-Mail: cityrecord@boston.gov
the City after the opening of the bids shall
Single copies $2.00 per issue
be one hundred-eighty (180) days unless
noted otherwise. Subscription (in advance) $75.00 per year
(send a check payable to ‘City Record’ to:
• The City/County and the Official reserve the City Record Procurement – Boston City Hall
right to reject any or all bids, or any item or items One City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201-1001
thereof, and to award a contract as the Official Postmaster; send address change to
deems to be in the best interest of the City. City Record, Room 808
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201-1001
• All contracts shall be subject to the availability
of an appropriation therefore, if sufficient funds ADVERTISING:
are not appropriated for the contract in any A rate of $12 per 1⁄2-inch or $24 per inch of 12 lines
fiscal year, the Official shall cancel the contract. (set solid) has been established for such advertisements
as under the law must be printed in the City Record.
• The City reserves the right to reject any and all Advertising and other copy must, except in
bids, or any part or parts thereof, and to award emergencies, be in hand at the City Record office
a contract as the Official deems to be in the by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday of each week to insure its
best interest of the City. This contract shall be publication in the following Monday’s issue.
subject to the availability of an appropriation. PLEASE NOTE: The deadline of 5:00 p.m., Wednesday
If sufficient funds are not appropriated for the of each week is ten days in advance of publication.
contract in any fiscal year, the Official shall
Other advertising rates available—Please contact us
cancel the contract.
at cityrecord@boston.gov for these rates.
LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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CITY OF BOSTON ADVERTISEMENTS
Invitations for bids for the procurement of services and supplies
City Hall is open to the public five days a week. 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 EV00011960
Various Vehicles for BFD
Boston Fire Department
INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE Bid Opening Date: March 15, 2023
PROCUREMENT OF THE FOLLOWING CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
Chris Radcliffe
The City of Boston (“the City”), acting by its Acting 617-635-3422
Purchasing Agent (“the Official”), invites sealed bids Christopher.radcliffe@boston.gov
for the performance of the work generally described
below, and particularly set forth in the Invitation
for Bids, which may be obtained from the City’s
Procurement website and Supplier Portal boston.gov/
procurement. Invitation for Bids shall be available until
Event EV00011968
BFD Uniform Shirts
the time of the bid opening.
Boston Fire Department
The attention of all bidders is directed to the provisions Bid Opening Date: March 14, 2023
of the Invitation for Bids and contract documents,
specifically to the requirements for bid deposits, CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
insurance and performance bonds as may be applicable. Michael Walsh
617-635-3706
The supplies/services described for the below is an Michael.walsh@boston.gov
actual amount of the supplies/services to be procured.
CHRISTOPHER RADCLIFFE, INTERIM
PURCHASING AGENT
The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or
(February 27, March 6, March 13, 2023)
any part or parts thereof, and to award a contract as
the Official deems to be in the best interest of the City.
This contract shall be subject to the availability of an
appropriation. If sufficient funds are not appropriated
for the contract in any fiscal year, the Official shall
cancel the contract. Event EV00011374 (RE-AD)
Towable Leaf Vacuums (PWD)
The maximum time for bid acceptance by the City after
Public Works Department
the opening of bids shall be ninety (90) days. The award
of this contract shall be subject to the approval of the Bid Opening Date: March 22, 2023
Mayor of Boston.
CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
Sealed bids shall be publicly opened by the Official at Chris Radcliffe
617-635-3422
12:00 Noon, Boston City Hall, Procurement Room 808, Christopher.radcliffe@boston.gov
One City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
127 – Advertisements
Event EV00011889 (RE-AD) Event EV00012002
2023 NRR Cab Chassis (BFD) 1/2 Ton Pick Up Trucks (PWD)
Boston Fire Department Public Works Department
Bid Opening Date: March 22, 2023 Bid Opening Date: March 22, 2023
CON TA C T I N F O R MATI O N CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
Chris Radcliffe Chris Radcliffe
617-635-3422 617-635-3422
Christopher.radcliffe@boston.gov Christopher.radcliffe@boston.gov
CHRISTOPHER RADCLIFFE, INTERIM
PURCHASING AGENT
(March 6, March 13, March 20, 2023)
Event EV00011976
TRAFFIC LIGHT BASE AND ACCESSORIES
Boston Transportation Department
Bid Opening Date: March 22, 2023
CON TA C T I N F O R MATI O N
Brian Heger
617-635-2201 Event EV00012047
Brian.Heger@boston.gov SCBA for Boston EMS
Boston EMS Department
Bid Opening Date: March 29, 2023
CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
Michael Walsh
617-635-3706
Michael.walsh@boston.gov
Event EV00012001
SCBA Equipment BFD
Boston Fire Department
Bid Opening Date: March 21, 2023
CON TA C T I N F O R MATI O N Event EV00012052
Michael Walsh Automatic Chest Compression System (BFD)
617-635-3706 Boston Fire Department
Michael.walsh@boston.gov
Bid Opening Date: March 29, 2023
CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
Mark Giannangelo
617-635-4569
Mark.Giannangelo@boston.gov
CHRISTOPHER RADCLIFFE, INTERIM
PURCHASING AGENT
(March 13, March 20, March 27, 2023)
128 – Advertisements
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
PROVISION OF ACTUARIAL PROVIDE PROPERTY & CASUALTY
SERVICES INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES
EV00011797 EVENT ID EV00011921
CON TA C T I N F O R MATI O N CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
Veronica Imbaro, Director of Accounting Benjamin McNeil
Veronica.Imbaro@boston.gov 617-635-4344
The City of Boston (“the City”), acting by and The City of Boston (“City”), acting through the Office
through its City Auditor (“the Official”), hereby of Budget Management, requests proposals for the
requests sealed proposals from interested provision of Insurance Broker Services, including
and qualified parties (“Offerors”) to provide the marketing and servicing of property insurance
Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) policies for total property values of $6.5 Billion.
Actuarial Valuations as defined by Government
Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statements The City will hire one or more brokers on a fee basis
No. 43 and 45 and Accounting Valuation for a three-year contract to market policies for three
Reports as defined by GASB Statement No.75 policy periods and provide related services. This
and any related technical bulletins and contract is exempt from the provisions of chapter
pronouncements. 30B and is procured pursuant to the city charter.
All proposals shall be submitted in strict The Request for Proposals (“RFP”) may be obtained
conformance with the Request for Proposal on or after Monday March 13, 2023 from the City’s
(RFP), which may be obtained from the City’s purchasing website and Supplier Portal (http://
procurement website and supplier Portal boston.gov/procurement) under EV00011921 or from
(https://www.boston.gov/departments/ the Office of Budget Management, Room 813, Boston
procurement) under Event ID EV00011797 or City Hall, Boston, MA 02201, or by e-mail to Benjamin
at the Auditing Department, Boston City Hall, McNeil.
Room M-4, One City Hall Square, Boston, MA
All proposals shall be filed no later than 12:00 pm ET
02201.
Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Request for Proposals shall be available on
Price and Non-price proposals must be submitted
March 13, 2023 until the proposal filing
separately according to the RFP directions.
deadline. All proposals shall be filed no later
than April 5, 2023 at 12 Noon EST. No broker is authorized to approach any market in
connection with this solicitation without specific
The attention of all proposers is directed to
authorization from the City. Violation of this
the provisions of the Request for Proposals and
provision will result in disqualification.
contract documents for specific requirements
as may be required. The attention of all proposers is directed to the
provisions of the Request for Proposals and contract
The term of this contract shall not exceed five
documents.
(5) years.
JAMES WILLIAMSON, DIRECTOR OFFICE OF
MAUREEN A. JOYCE, CITY AUDITOR BUDGET MANAGEMENT
(March 13, March 20, 2023) (March 13, March 20, 2023)
129 – AdvertisementsREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
THIRD PARTY ELECTRICITY SUPPLY GENERAL CONSULTING
FOR MUNICIPAL AGGREGATION AND ACTUARIAL SERVICES
FOR HEALTH BENEFITS AND
EV00011958 INSURANCE
CO N TA C T I N F O R MAT I O N
Alison Brizius EV00011935
alison.brizius@boston.gov (617) 635-3850 CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
Emma Bletzer
The City of Boston (the “City”), acting by and through 617-635-2597
its Commissioner of Environment (the “Official”), Emma.Bletzer@boston.gov
requests proposals from qualified competitive
suppliers (“Vendors”) to provide Electricity Supply The City of Boston (“City”), acting through the
and related administrative services to the City’s Health Benefits Office, requests proposals from
Community Choice Energy municipal aggregation qualified bidders that can provide General
program (the “RFP”). Consulting and Actuarial services for the City’s
Health Benefits and Insurance Office.
An electronic copy of the RFP may be obtained
after 12 o’clock noon Eastern Time (ET) on March The City intends to award one or two three-
6, 2023 at the City’s Supplier Portal (www.boston. year contracts to be effective as of July 1st,
gov/departments/procurement) under Event ID 2023. This contract is procured under the
EV00011958. The RFP will be available up to the provisions of MGL Chapter 30B.
deadline for the submission of Non-Price proposals
The RFP may be obtained on or after March
as set forth below. This RFP is exempt from the
20, 2023 from the City’s purchasing website
public bidding requirements of M.G.L. c.30B
and Supplier Portal (http://boston.gov/
pursuant to sec. (1)(b)(32) thereof.
procurement) under EV00011935 or by e-mail
Vendors shall submit their Non-Price proposals to Emma Bletzer.
electronically via the City’s Supplier Portal no
All proposals shall be filed no later than 12:00
later than 4 o’clock p.m. ET on March 28, 2023.
pm EST April 12, 2023. Price and non-price
Price Proposals providing indicative pricing will be
proposals must be submitted separately
separately submitted electronically via the City’s
according to the RFP directions.
Supplier Portal at 12 o’clock noon ET on March 29,
2023 in the form specified in the RFP. Final pricing The attention of all Proposers is directed to
will be submitted via the City’s Supplier Portal no the provisions of the Request for Proposals and
later than 11 o’clock a.m. ET on April 5, 2023 in the contract documents.
form specified in the RFP.
EMMA BLETZER, DIRECTOR, HEALTH
Proposals must be submitted in conformance with BENEFITS & INSURANCE
the provisions of the RFP. Should the City execute (March 13, March 20, 2023)
a contract pursuant to the RFP, the City shall
determine the term of the contract based on Vendor
proposals. The term of the contract shall be for a
period of not less than six months nor longer than
three years. The contract term will commence on the
first meter-read date on or after December 1, 2023,
or as soon as possible thereafter, and will terminate
no later than December 31, 2026.
ALISON BRIZIUS, COMMISSIONER
(March 6, March 13, 2023)
130 – AdvertisementsNOTICE TO BIDDERS
Electronic proposals for the following project will be INVITATION FOR BIDS
received through the internet using Bid Express until
the date and time stated below, and will be posted IMPROVEMENTS TO CHITTICK
on www.bidx.com forthwith after the bid submission ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YARD
deadline. No paper copies of bids will be accepted.
Bidders must have a valid digital ID issued by the CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
Authority in order to bid on projects. Bidders need to Nathan Frazee
apply for a digital ID with Bid Express at least 14 days 617-961-3167
prior to a scheduled bid opening date. Nathan.frazee@boston.gov
Electronic bids for MBTA Contract No. R44CN03, The City of Boston, acting by the Parks
MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS AT Commission, hereinafter referred to as the
CABOT MAINTENANCE FACILITY, BOSTON, Awarding Authority, hereby invites sealed bids for
MASSACHUSETTS, (CLASS 7, BUILDINGS – the project listed above.
$9,500,000.00) can be submitted at www.bidx.com
Bids shall be on a form supplied by the Parks and
until two o’clock (2:00 p.m.) on March 30th, 2023.
Recreation Department shall be clearly identified
Immediately thereafter, in a designated room, the
as a bid and signed by the bidder. Bids shall clearly
Bids will be opened and read publicly.
be labeled with the project name. All bids for this
The Cabot Maintenance Facility Improvements project are subject to all applicable provisions
project scope consists of the replacement of of law and in accordance with the terms and
elements throughout Cabot Maintenance Facility provisions of the contract documents entitled:
in South Boston and includes improvements to the IMPROVEMENTS TO CHITTICK ELEMENTARY
maintenance facility which was originally built in the l SCHOOL YARD, HYDE PARK, MA.
970’s. These building upgrades include the installation
Bids shall be submitted before 12:00 P.M., Boston
of new overhead cranes, wheel truing machine, spray
time, Thursday, March 30, 2023, at which time
paint booth and other specialty equipment; and an
the bids will be opened read aloud through a
upgraded carwash. This project will allow for storage,
virtual meeting. Bidders will be able to view
the safe operation, proper maintenance, and reliable
the event live through a link provided on the
servicing of the new Red Line vehicle fleet.
City of Boston website: https://www.boston.
Bidders attention is directed to Appendix 1, Notice gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/doing-
of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Insure business-parks-and-recreation.
Equal Employment Opportunity; and to Appendix 2,
Bids shall be filed with the Awarding Authority,
Supplemental Equal Employment Opportunity, Anti-
1010 Massachusetts Ave 3rd Floor Boston Ma,
Discrimination, and Affirmative Action Program in the
02118, accompanied by the bid deposit previous to
specifications. While there is no DBE goal associated
the time named for opening of bid.
with this contract, the Authority strongly encourages
the use of Minority, Women and Disadvantaged SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS will be available on
Business Enterprises as prime contractors, a USB Thumb Drive on or about Monday, March
subcontractors and suppliers in all of its contracting 13 2023, after 9:00 A.M., Boston time, at 1010
opportunities. Massachusetts Ave, 3rd floor Boston Ma 02118.
https://bc.mbta.com/business_center/bidding_ There will be no informational pre-bid
solicitations/current_solicitations/ conference for this project.
On behalf of the MBTA, thank you for your time and RYAN WOODS, COMMISSIONER
interest in responding to this Notice to Bidders. (March 13, March 20, 2023)
JEFFREY GONNEVILLE, INTERIM GENERAL
MANAGER
(March 13, 2023)
131 – AdvertisementsINVITATION FOR BIDS INVITATION FOR BIDS
IMPROVEMENTS TO MOTHER’S IMPROVEMENTS TO ARBORETUM
REST AT FOUR CORNERS ROAD GREEN LINK
CON T C T I N F O RM ATI O N CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
Lauren Bryant Cathy Baker-Eclipse
617-961-3019 cathy.baker-eclipse@boston.gov
Lauren.Bryant@boston.gov 617-961-3058
The City of Boston, acting by the Parks The City of Boston, acting by the Parks
Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission, hereinafter referred to as the
Awarding Authority, hereby invites sealed bids Awarding Authority, hereby invites sealed bids for
for the project listed above. the project listed above.
Bids shall be on a form supplied by the Parks Bids shall be on a form supplied by the Parks
and Recreation Department shall be clearly and Recreation Department shall be clearly
identified as a bid and signed by the bidder. identified as a bid and signed by the bidder. Bids
Bids shall clearly be labeled with the project shall clearly be labeled with the project name. All
name. All bids for this project are subject to all bids for this project are subject to all applicable
applicable provisions of law and in accordance provisions of law and in accordance with the
with the terms and provisions of the contract terms and provisions of the contract documents
documents entitled: IMPROVEMENTS TO entitled: Improvements to Arboretum Road
MOTHER’S REST AT FOUR CORNERS, Green Link, Roslindale, MA.
Dorchester, MA.
Bids shall be submitted before 12:00 P.M., Boston
Bids shall be submitted before 12:00 P.M., time, Thursday, March 30, 2023, at which time
Boston time, Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the bids will be opened read aloud through a
which time the bids will be opened read aloud virtual meeting. Bidders will be able to view
through a virtual meeting. Bidders will be able the event live through a link provided on the
to view the event live through a link provided on City of Boston website: https://www.boston.
the City of Boston website: https://www.boston. gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/doing-
gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/doing- business-parks-and-recreation.
business-parks-and-recreation.
Bids shall be filed with the Awarding Authority,
Bids shall be filed with the Awarding Authority, 1010 Massachusetts Ave 3rd Floor Boston Ma,
1010 Massachusetts Ave 3rd Floor Boston Ma, 02118, accompanied by the bid deposit previous
02118, accompanied by the bid deposit previous to the time named for opening of bid.
to the time named for opening of bid.
SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS will be available
SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS will be available on a USB Thumb Drive on or about Monday,
on a USB Thumb Drive on or about Monday, March 13, 2023 after 9:00 A.M., Boston time,
March 13, 2023, after 9:00 A.M., Boston time, at 1010 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd floor Boston Ma
at 1010 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd floor Boston Ma 02118. There will be no informational pre-bid
02118. conference for this project.
There will be no informational pre-bid RYAN WOODS, COMMISSIONER
conference for this project. (March 13, March 20, 2023)
RYAN WOODS, COMMISSIONER
(March 13, March 20, 2023)
132 – AdvertisementsREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
INVITATION FOR BIDS
ARTICLE 80 COMMUNITY
VARIOUS AUTOMOTIVE
ENGAGEMENT PROCESS
REPAIRS TO LIGHT AND
REFORM CONSULTANT SERVICES
HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES
CON TA C T I N F O R MAT I O N FOR THE BOSTON POLICE
Kevin Crossley DEPARTMENT
(617) 918-4277
Kevin.a.crossley@boston.gov
EV00011957
The Boston Redevelopment Authority “BRA” CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
d/b/a Boston Planning & Development Agency Brenda Harmon
bpdcontracts@pd.boston.gov
“BPDA”, by its Chief Procurement Officer is
617 343-4429
pleased to issue this Request for Proposals
entitled “Article 80 Community Engagement The City of Boston (the City)/the County
Process Reform Consultant Services” the of Suffolk (the County), acting by its Police
“RFP”. Commissioner (the Official), invites sealed
bids for the performance of the work
The RFP is issued in accordance with M.G.L. c.
generally described above, and particularly
30B, as may be amended.
set forth in the Invitation For Bids, which
This RFP package including requirements for may be obtained through electronic format,
this project will be available to download on starting at 9:00 AM on Monday, February
the BPDA Procurement Portal free-of charge in 27, 2023.
digital print form to all interested respondents
Invitations For Bids shall be available until
on Monday, March 13 at 9:00 A.M at www.
the time of bid opening. Bid packages
bostonplans.org/work-with-us/procurement.
and specifications will be available for
Planholders shall open and register the downloading by visiting boston.gov/
information requested for “Article 80 procurement and clicking on the supplier
Community Engagement Process Reform portal to locate event number EV00011957.
Consultant Services” and then follow the
Sealed bids shall be opened electronically by
prompt to start file download under the “Work
the Official on Wednesday, March 15, 2023,
with Us” tab.
at 12:00 Noon, at Boston Police Headquarters,
All responses to this RFP must be returned Contracts Unit, Room N359, 1 Schroeder Plaza,
no later than 12:00 noon on April 19, 2023, Boston, MA 02120-2014.
to: Teresa Polhemus, Secretary, Boston MICHAEL A. COX, COMMISSIONER
Redevelopment Authority, One City Hall
(February 27, March 13, 2023)
Square, Boston MA 02210.
MICHELLE GOLDBERG, CHIEF
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
(March 13, March 20, 2023)
133 – AdvertisementsINVITATION FOR BIDS in the Invitation For Bids, which may be
obtained through electronic format, starting
HVAC REPAIR SERVICES at 9:00 AM on Monday, March 13, 2023.
Invitations For Bids shall be available until
EV00012008 the time of the bid opening. Bid packages
CON TA C T I N F O R MATI O N and specifications will be available for
Brenda Harmon downloading by visiting boston.gov/
bpdcontracts@pd.boston.gov
617 343-4428
procurement and clicking on the supplier
portal to locate event number EV00012006 to
The City of Boston (the City)/the County post your bid.
of Suffolk (the County), acting by its Police
Sealed bids shall be opened electronically by
Commissioner (the Official), invites sealed bids
the Official on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at
for the performance of the work generally
12:00 Noon, at Boston Police Headquarters,
described above, and particularly set forth in
Contracts Unit, Room N359, 1 Schroeder Plaza,
the Invitation For Bids, which may be obtained
Boston, MA 02120-2014.
through electronic format, starting at 9:00 AM
on Monday, March 13, 2023. MICHAEL A. COX, COMMISSIONER
(March 13, March 20, 2023)
Invitations For Bids shall be available until
the time of the bid opening. Bid packages and
specifications will be available for downloading
by visiting boston.gov/procurement and
clicking on the supplier portal to locate event
number EV00012008 to post your bid.
Sealed bids shall be opened electronically by the
Official on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 12:00
Noon, at Boston Police Headquarters, Contracts
Unit, Room N359, 1 Schroeder Plaza, Boston, MA
02120-2014.
MICHAEL A. COX, COMMISSIONER REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
(March 13, March 20, 2023)
LEASE OF TWO RETAIL STALLS
AT FANEUIL HALL MARKET
Event ID #EV00011895
CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
INVITATION FOR BIDS pmdbidinfo@boston.gov
(617) 653-4560
RENT VARIOUS SPECIAL EVENTS
EQUIPMENT The City of Boston (“The City”), acting by its
Commissioner of Property Management (“The
EV00012006 Official”), invites interested local proposals
to participate in a competitive evaluation
CON TA C T I N F O R MATI O N
Brenda Harmon
process from which one (1) successful
bpdcontracts@pd.boston.gov proposer will be chosen to operate two (2)
617 343-4428 retail stalls totaling a non-contiguous 631sqft
in the Grasshopper Shops on the first floor
The City of Boston (the City)/the County of historical Faneuil Hall for a 1 (1) year period
of Suffolk (the County), acting by its Police with one 1-year option to extend at the City’s
Commissioner (the Official), invites sealed bids sole discretion, as particularly set forth in the
for the performance of the work generally Request for Proposals (RFP).
described above, and particularly set forth
134 – AdvertisementsThe RFP may be obtained from the City’s description of the allowable uses, rent, and fee
purchasing website and Supplier Portal (http:// structures. In addition, a copy of the contract and
www.cityofboston.gov/procurement) under Event a City ordinance pertaining to required permit
EV00011895. fees are included.
The City is seeking proposals from vendors to The City’s RFP is directed to those interested in
operate Stall #5 and Stall #9 concurrently as an collaborating with City Hall to design, operate
“incubator” for local entrepreneurs, businesses, or curate Fisher park and create a welcoming
and local partners that will emphasize Boston’s space for convening, celebration and inspiration
all-inclusive approach to tourism and civic between May 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024,
engagement. The selected vendor will work with a 1-year extension at the City’s sole option.
with local partners to fill both stalls with a
rotating selection of retail or food and beverage The City has arranged a site visit for March 21,
businesses from local providers who are looking 2023 at 2:00 PM, for Respondents to visit the site
for opportunities to break into brick-and-mortar and make a visual inspection of the area to be
retail. managed. Please email pmdbidinfo@boston.gov to
confirm attendance.
Requests for Proposals shall be available on
March 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM, until the proposal The RFP document may be obtained from the
filing deadline. All proposals shall be filed no City’s purchasing website and Supplier Portal
later than April 4, 2023 at 2:00 PM. (http://www.cityofboston.gov/procurement) under
Event ID EV00011896.
The City has arranged a site visit for March 10,
2023 at 10:00 AM, for interested operators to visit All proposals shall be submitted in strict
the site and make a visual inspection of the area conformance with the instructions contained in
to be leased and operated. Email pmdbidinfo@ the RFP document. Requests for Proposals shall
boston.gov to confirm attendance. be available on March 8, 2023 at 10:00 AM until
the proposal’s filing deadline. All proposals shall be
EAMON SHELTON, COMMISSIONER filed no later than April 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM.
(March 6, March 13, 2023)
EAMON SHELTON, COMMISSIONER
(March 13, March 20, 2023)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
PROGRAMING AT FISHER PARK
(THE “PATIOS”) AT CITY HALL
PLAZA
EV00011896 INVITATION FOR BIDS
CON TA C T I N F O R MAT I O N
pmdbidinfo@boston.gov SIDEWALKS REPAIRS IN RESPONSE
(617) 635-4560
TO CONSTITUENT REQUESTS
The City of Boston (the “City”), acting by and
CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
through its Commissioner of the Property
stephen.flaherty@boston.gov
Management Department (the “Official”), requests 617-635-2867
proposals for the programming and/or design of
amenities such as a beer garden, outdoor dining The City of Boston, acting by its Chief, invites
area, and public gathering space at Fisher Park sealed bids for the performance of the work
on City Hall Plaza, known as the “Patios”. generally described above, and particularly set
forth in the Invitation For bids.
The request for proposals document (the “RFP
document”) describes the location, time, and Bid documents may be obtained at Room
size of the available space(s), and provides a 714 (Contract Office), City Hall, Boston MA
135 – Advertisementscommencing at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March The City of Boston, acting by the Boston Public
13, 2023. There will be a charge of five dollars Schools, 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA
($5) NOT REFUNDABLE, for each set of contract 02119, hereinafter referred to as the Awarding
documents taken out. Authority, hereby invites written quotes for the
project listed above.
THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (MASSDOT) HAS PROVIDED Quotes will be solicited from selected vendors
A LIST TO THE BOSTON PUBLIC WORKS through the City of Boston’s Supplier Portal:
DEPARTMENT OF APPROVED ELIGIBLE https://www.boston.gov/departments/
BIDDERS FOR THIS PROJECT. ONLY THOSE procurement.
CONTRACTORS ON THIS LIST WILL RECEIVE
OFFICIAL BID DOCUMENTS. ALL OTHERS WILL All quotes for this project are subject to all
BE PROVIDED WITH AN INFORMATIONAL COPY. applicable provisions of law and in accordance
with the terms and provisions of the contract
The Engineer’s estimated amount for this project documents entitled: Fresh Produce &
is $ 2,495,550.00 and the category is Sidewalk and Distribution Boston Public Schools
Curbing.
Quotes shall be submitted before 12:00 P.M.,
Every Sealed bid shall be submitted in accordance Boston time, Friday, March 31, 2023 and
with the invitation for bids and shall be filled no opened forthwith.
later than Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 11:00 am.
at the office of the Official, Public Works Room SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS will be available
714, Boston City Hall. Interested parties will be on or about Monday, March 6, 2023 after 12:00
able to view the event live through a link provided P.M., Boston time. The term of the contract
by Public Works, upon receiving your bid packet. shall be for 1 year with 2 one-year options to
renew at the City’s sole discretion.
Sealed bids shall be opened read aloud through
a virtual meeting by the Official, Public Works on A bid Q&A call will be held on March 15th at 9
Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Boston a.m. for public Q&A.
City Hall, Boston, MA in Room 714. The link to Vendor Q&A Session for BPS
JASCHA FRANKLIN-HODGE, CHIEF OF STREETS Produce Bid
(March 13, March 20, 2023) Wednesday, March 15 from 9:00 – 10:00am
Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://
meet.google.com/any-jhtc-rgo Or dial: (US) +1
402-542-0112 PIN: 635 846 739#
The successful bidder 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,
INVITATION FOR BIDS and sufficient proof of compliance with the
foregoing stipulation will be required before
FRESH PRODUCE & DISTRIBUTION commencing performance of this contract.
BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MARY SKIPPER, SUPERINTENDENT
EV00011979 (March 6, March 13, 2023)
CON TA C T I N F O R MAT I O N
Eric Stevens,
Estevens2@bostonpublicschools.org
617-635-9555
136 – AdvertisementsREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FAIRMOUNT LINE ACTION PLAN AUDIT SERVICES FOR
TESTAMENTARY AND NON-
EV00011825
E L ED TESTAMENTARY TRUST FUNDS
A N C ON
CON TA C T I N F O R MATI
C
Matthew Petersen and Matt Moran
matthew.petersen@boston.gov and
EV00011900
matthew.moran@boston.gov CONTA CT INF ORMAT ION
617-635-1453 and 617-635-4680 Kevin P. Coyne, Director of Operations
kevin.coyne@boston.gov
The City of Boston (“the City”), acting through its 617-635-4140
Commissioner of Transportation, invites submittals
The City of Boston (“The City”), acting by its Deputy
for the performance of the services generally
Collector Treasurer (“The Official”), requests proposals
described above, and particularly as set forth in the
for the services and/or supplies described above, as
Request for Proposals Documents (“RFP”).
particularly set forth in the Request for Proposals (RFP).
The RFP shall be available from 10:00am on Monday,
Proposal package may be obtained from the City’s
March 13, 2023 from the City’s Supplier Portal at
procurement website and Supplier Portal (http://
boston.gov/supplierportal (Bid Event EV00011825).
boston.gov/procurement) under Event ID EV00011900
This contract is procured under the provisions of
or at One City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201.
M.G.L. c. 30B, § 6.
The City intends to award a 3 Year Contract with
Proposals are due no later than noon (12:00pm) on
renewal of (2) additional one-year periods.
Friday, April 14, 2023. Please submit
Request for Proposals shall be available on February
proposals via the supplier portal and by email to
20, 2023 until the proposal filing deadline. All
Matthew Petersen and Matt Moran. Refer to the RFP
proposals shall be filed no later than March 20, 2023
for complete information on the submission process
at 12:00 PM.
and details.
The attention of all proposers is directed to the
The term of the contract shall be for three (3) years
provisions of the Request for Proposals and contract
beginning on or about June 1, 2023 through May 31,
documents, specifically to the requirements for bid
2026.
deposits, insurance and performance bonds, as may be
BRADLEY GERRATT, INTERIM COMMISSIONER applicable.
(March 13, March 20, 2023)
MAUREEN GARCEAU, DEPUTY COLLECTOR
TREASURER
(February 20, February 27, March 6, 2023)
137 – AdvertisementsPARKS & RECREATION SOCIAL MEDIA POST – MARCH 8, 2023
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
138 – AdvertisementsCITY OF BOSTON DIRECTORY
Department contact information and addresses
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BUDGET MANAGEMENT ELECTION
Alex Lawrence, Deputy Chief for Jim Williamson, Budget Director Eneida Tavares, Interim Commissioner
Administration 617-635-4783 617-635-3927 617-635-4634
Ellen Hatch, Deputy Chief of Finance
BOSTON WATER AND SEWER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMISSION Shumeane L. Benford, Chief
617-635-3360 Henry Vitale, Executive Director/CFO 617-635-1400
617-989-7000
AGE STRONG COMMISSION EMERGENCY SHELTER
Emily Shea, Commissioner SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
617-635-4375 Aliesha Porchena James F. Greene, Director
617-635-3112 617-635-4507
ARCHIVES & RECORD
MANAGEMENT BROADCAST AND CABLE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
John McColgan, City Archivist Michael Lynch, Director (EAP)
617-635-1195 617-635-3112 Wendolyn M. Castillo-Cook, Director
617-635-2200
ART COMMISSION CAPITAL PLANNING
Karin Goodfellow, Director John Hanlon, Deputy Director ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY
617-635-3245 617-635-3490 & OPEN SPACES
Reverend Mariama White-Hammond,
ARTS & CULTURE CITY CLERK Chief
Kara Elliott Ortega, Chief Alex Geourntas 617-635-3425
617-635-3914 617-635-4600
FAIR HOUSING & EQUITY
ASSESSING CITY COUNCIL STAFF William Onuoha, Director
Nicholas Ariniello, Commissioner Michelle Goldberg, Interim Staff 617-635-2500
617-635-4264 Director 617-635-3040
FINANCE COMMISSION
AUDITING OFFICE OF CIVIC ORGANIZING Matt Cahill, Executive Director
Maureen Joyce, City Auditor (OCO) 617-635-2202
617-635-4671 Henry Santana, Director
FIRE DEPARTMENT
BOSTON 311 CODE ENFORCEMENT POLICE Paul F. Burke, Fire Commissioner
Irgisola Budo, Director John Blackmore, Interim Director 115 Southampton Street
617-635-4500 or 311 617-635-4896 617-343-3610
cityofboston.gov/311
DISABILITIES COMMISSION FOOD JUSTICE
BOSTON CENTERS FOR Kristen McCosh, Director Aliza R. Wasserman, Director
YOUTH & FAMILIES 617-635-3682 617-635-4456
Marta Rivera, Commissioner
617-635-4920 LICENSING AND CONSUMER HEALTH BENEFITS & INSURANCE
AFFAIRS Emily Bletzer, Director
BOSTON EMS Kathleen Joyce, Executive Director 617-635-4570
James Hooley, Chief 617-635-4170
617-343-2367 HUMAN SERVICES
COPY CENTER José F. Massó, Chief of Human Services
BOSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY Frank Duggan 617-635-1413
Kate Bennett, Administrator Administrative Assistant
617-988-4000 617-635-4326 HUMAN RESOURCES
Director
BOSTON PLANNING & DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION 617-635-4698
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (BPDA) & TECHNOLOGY (DOIT)
Arthur Jemison, Director Santiago “Santi” Garces, CIO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
617-722-4300 617-635-4783 Susan Helmy, Interim Director
Julia Gutierrez, Chief Digital Officer 617-635-2328
BOSTON RENTAL HOUSING
CENTER
26 Court Street, Boston, MA
617-635-4200
139 – DirectoryIMMIGRANT ADVANCEMENT NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES STREETS, SANITATION &
Monique Tú Nguyen, Director Enrique Pepén, Director TRANSPORTATION
617-635-2980 617-635-3485 Jascha Franklin-Hodge, Chief of Streets
John Romano, Deputy Director 617-635-4900
INFORMATION 617-635-3260
Central Operators TOURISM, SPORTS &
617-635-4000 OFFICE OF ECONOMIC ENTERTAINMENT
OPPORTUNITY AND INCLUSION John Borders IV
INSPECTIONAL SERVICES Segun Idowu, Chief 617-635-3911
Sean Lydon, Commissioner 617-635-5729
1010 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston Midori Morikawa, Deputy Chief TRANSPORTATION
617-635-5300 617-635-3416 Bradley Gerratt, Interim Commissioner
617-635-4680
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS PARKS AND RECREATION
Clare Kelly, Director Ryan Woods, Commissioner TREASURY
617-635-3707 617-635-4989 Maureen Garceau, Senior Deputy Treasurer
Neil Doherty Chief of Staff 617-635-4140
617-635-4196 POLICE DEPARTMENT Celia Barton, Collector
Ellen Quinn, Director of State Relations Michael Cox, Commissioner 617-635-4140
617-635-3827 617-343-4500
VETERANS’ SERVICES
Diego Huezo, Deputy Director of State
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Robert Santiago, Commissioner
Relations 617-635-4478
Eamon Shelton, Commissioner 617-635-3037
Chantel Lima Barbosa, City Council
617-635-4100
Liaison 617-635-3817 WOMEN’S ADVANCEMENT
Sam Hyun, Director of Federal Relations PUBLIC FACILITIES Alexandra Valdez, Executive Director
617-635-4616 Kerrie Griffin, Director 617-635-3138
Inez Foster, Director of Resource
617-635-4814
Development, 617-635-3954 ZONING BOARD OF APPEAL (ZBA)
PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION Kevin O’Connor, Executive Secretary
LABOR RELATIONS
Dr. Bisola Ojikutu 617-635-4775
Renee Bushey, Director
617-534-5395
617-635-4525
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MAYOR’S OFFICE
LAW DEPARTMENT Advisors:
Mary Skipper, Superintendent
Adam Cederbaum, Corporation Counsel David Vittorini
617-635-9050
617-635-4099
Senior Advisor:
Tax Title Division PUBLIC WORKS Tali Robbins
Kevin Foley Director Mike Brohel Mariel Novas
617-635-4034 617-635-4900 Tiffany Chu, Chief of Staff
Claims & Affirmative Recovery 617-635-2854
Division - Lena-Kate Ahern, Director PROCUREMENT Dion Irish, Chief of Operations
Assistant Corporation Counsel, Chris Radcliffe, Interim Purchasing Agent 617-635-4624
617-635-4034 617-635-1860 Danielson Tavares, Chief Diversity Officer
Gerard Bonaceto, Asst. Purchasing Agent 617-635-2011
LIBRARY 617-635-3937 Mike Firestone, Chief of Policy
David Leonard, President Michael Miller, Director of Strategic & Strategic Planninge
700 Boylston Street, Boston Procurement 617-635-4500
617-536-5400 617-635-4479 Jessicah Pierre, Chief of Communications
Diana Laird, City Record Administrator 617-635-4461
MAIL ROOM
617-635-4551 Maryangely Solis Cervera,
Paul McDonough Chief of Equity & Inclusion
Administrative Asstistant REGISTRY 617-635-3961
617-635-4699 Paul Chong, City Registrar Dr. Monica Bhare, Chief of Mass Cass
617-635-4175 & Health Policy
OFFICE OF HOUSING
617-635-4500
Sheila Dillon, Chief RESILIENCE AND RACIAL EQUITY
617-635-3880 Alex Lawrence, Chief People Officer
Lori Nelson, Chief Resilience Officer
617-635-0739
RETIREMENT BOARD
Christine Weir
617-635-4305
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