Opportunity
Worcester Worcester #8689-M6
Worcester Seeks Bids for Network Upgrades at Durkin Administration Building
Posted
April 13, 2026
Respond By
May 06, 2026
Identifier
8689-M6
NAICS
238210
This opportunity involves network infrastructure upgrades at the Durkin Administration Building for Worcester Public Schools, managed by the City of Worcester's Purchasing Division. - Government Buyer: - City of Worcester, Purchasing Division - Contracting office located at City Hall, 455 Main Street, Room 201, Worcester, MA - Scope of Work: - Construction services for network upgrades, including: - Wired network re-termination (Phase B) - Fiber optic network upgrade (Phase C) - All labor, materials, and related construction work required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Network upgrades (wired and fiber optic) - No part numbers or specific product quantities provided - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Massachusetts prevailing wage laws - Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goals: - 10% minority-owned businesses - 15% women-owned businesses - Workforce diversity goals: - 38% people of color - 10% women - OSHA 10-hour safety training required for all employees - Performance and payment bonds required - Wage rate schedules for construction trades - Pre-bid walkthrough available at the project site - Place of Performance: - Durkin Administration Building, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609
Description
The City of Worcester is soliciting sealed bids for network upgrades at the Durkin Administration Building for Worcester Public Schools (WPS). The project involves construction services related to vertical construction and network infrastructure improvements. Bidders must submit their proposals by May 6, 2026, with work completion required by June 30, 2026. A pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for April 29, 2026, at the project site.