Housing and Energy Department Construction Management Service
- Client
- City of Lowell
- RFP Number
- CONS-24599
- Posted
- 10/14/2026
- Category
- Construction, Architecture, Interior Design, Landscaping and Other Related Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
- —
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe City of Lowell Department of Planning and Development requires construction management services for its Housing Rehabilitation Program. The selected vendor must manage HOME Investment Partnership Program funds, oversee home rehabilitation and lead paint abatement activities, determine client eligibility, prepare loan documents, conduct inspections, assist applicants with bidding, and monitor projects for Davis-Bacon and HUD compliance. Eligible USA-based bidders must hold a Massachusetts Constructors Supervisors License, have at least five years of general construction contracting experience, demonstrate knowledge of building codes and construction trades, and provide at least five references. Bidders must submit sealed proposals including all bid forms, a sample work product, and a sample work plan to the Purchasing Department by 11:00 AM EST/EDST on October 27, 2026. Written clarification requests are due no later than seven business days prior to the proposal due date. A selection committee will evaluate proposals using comparative criteria based on the firm's plan of services, general qualifications, personnel and resources, experience with similar projects, HUD program familiarity, bonding ability, and supplemental material.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 27-16 Construction Management Services rfp (1).docx. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Lowell Department of Planning and Development is seeking construction management services for its Housing Rehabilitation Program. The selected consultant will oversee home rehabilitation and lead paint abatement activities using HOME Investment Partnership Program funds. Qualified bidders with general construction contracting experience and required licenses are invited to submit sealed proposals.
- Issued by
- City of Lowell
- RFP Date
- October 12, 2026
- Requests for clarification due
- no later than seven (7) business days prior to the Due Date
- Proposals due
- October 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM, EST/EDST
- How to submit
- Sealed proposals
- Submission details
- Submitted in sealed envelopes marked on the outside with bidder name and address, project title, and scheduled bid opening date. Delivered to City Hall in the Purchasing Department, Room 60, 375 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852. Proposals shall be type-written or written in ink.
- Place of performance
- Lowell, MA
- Insurance and bonding
- Workmen's Compensation Insurance per Chapter 152 of General Laws; Public Liability Insurance (Bodily Injury and Property Damage); 0% Bid Bond; 0% Performance Bond; 0% Payment Bond; $75,000 bond mentioned in comparative criteria.
- Funding
- HOME Investment Partnership Program funds, CDBG, Federal Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Act, HUD Section 3, MGL c.30B s.10
How proposals are evaluated
| Plan of Services | |
| General Qualifications of the Firm | |
| Personnel and Resources to be utilized | |
| Experience with Similar Projects | |
| Supplemental Material | |
| Delivering services detailed in RFP | |
| Familiarity with HUD program requirements and construction management | |
| Ability to obtain or maintain a $75,000 bond |
Scope of work
- Recommend and assist in implementation of goals and objectives for home rehabilitation services and lead abatement
- Determine scope of rehabilitation work, conduct physical inspections, prepare work documentation and estimate costs
- Interview prospective clients, determine eligibility, and prepare loan documents for signature
- Assist applicants with the bidding process, obtain contractor bids, and evaluate bids
- Monitor and inspect construction work progress on home rehabilitation repairs and interact with enforcement departments
- Maintain records, progress reports, and statistical reports concerning new or ongoing projects
- Review schematic design and construction documents and recommend changes regarding value engineering and constructability
- Monitor CDBG and HOME projects for compliance with Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Act, Section 3, and MBE/WBE rules
Minimum qualifications
- Massachusetts Constructors Supervisors License
- Minimum five (5) years experience in General Construction Contracting required
- Thorough knowledge of State and Local Building Code required
- Extensive working knowledge of all construction trades required
- Ability to prepare detailed, concise, accurate specifications and cost estimates required
- At least five (5) references
Documents to include with the bid
- Bid package including all bid forms
- Form A Conflict of Interest Certification
- Form B Acknowledgement of Addenda
- Form C Affidavit of Non-Collusion
- Form D Compliance Certification
- Form E Certificate of Authority
- Sample work product and work plan
- Qualifications and experience of the firm (or sole proprietor)
- Five (5) references
- Brochures
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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