UMBOS Electrical Trades Services

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, University of Massachusetts Boston, will receive sealed bid proposals for the Electrical Labor Contract.

The purpose of this procurement is for the University to establish an Electrical Labor Contract with a Contractor that is capable of performing electrical services required by the University at any time when the University deems it necessary to accommodate its needs.

Bidders must be DCAMM Prime Certified in Electrical.

Provide all necessary elements including labor and equipment as required on a contracted per call basis for electrical work. In recent years the University has averaged approximately 2080 hours for a licensed electrician and 2080 hours for an apprentice electrician. Prices, prevailing wage schedule, and terms and conditions shall remain firm throughout the term of the Contract. Bids for hourly rates shall be entered for each labor category listed and shall include the prevailing wage, overhead with associated direct costs of insurance, and profit.

Provide on-call electrical services at the University of Massachusetts, Boston Campus, in accordance with the electrical procedures specified herein.

Emergency electrical work: When notified by the University's Director of Daily Operations for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems (David Torrice) or his designee, the Contractor's personnel shall report to the Campus within one (1) hour of notification, prepared to perform electrical work.

Scheduled electrical work: When notified, with three (3) working days' or greater notice, by the University's Director of Daily Operations for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems or his designee, the Contractor's personnel shall report to the Campus at the designated time, prepared to perform electrical work.

All work completed by the contractor must be accompanied by an issued Work Order from the University's Work Order system.

The Contractor shall obtain all permits and pay all fees required by any governmental agency having jurisdiction over the work.

Each Contractor shall be able to provide personnel to work in voltages up to but not to exceed 2400 volts, and be able to work in motor control centers.

**Submitting a response via the UMass Bid Portal is Mandatory; No Hard Copies will be accepted.** Bids must be received no later than **2pm on Friday November 20, 2026**.

A bid deposit that is not less than **5%** of the greatest possible bid amount must accompany each Bid. The bid deposit may be in the form of a certified, treasurer's, or cashier's check; or bid bond from a licensed surety. The successful bidder must furnish a payment bond and a performance bond each in the amount of **100%** of the contract price.

Bids are subject to M.G.L. c. 149, §44A-J and to the prevailing wage rates as required by M.G.L. c. 149, §26 to 27H inclusive.

The term of any Contract resulting from this RFB shall be for twelve months. There will be four renewal options, each for up to one (1) year.

The Contractor shall maintain Comprehensive General Liability insurance of **$2,000,000** each occurrence and **$4,000,000** general aggregate, per project, Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance, and Vehicle Liability with a Combined Single Limit of **$1,000,000**.

The Contractor must have at least three (3) years of relevant experience in their particular trade prior to responding to this RFB.