Opportunity
Cambridge OpenGov #COC-RFQ-FY27-31162
Trade contractor qualifications for 158 Spring Street renovation
Posted
September 03, 2026
Respond By
September 17, 2026
Identifier
COC-RFQ-FY27-31162
NAICS
238140, 238190, 238310, 238320, 238220, 238210, 236220
The City of Cambridge is seeking trade contractors to qualify for renovation work at the former Kennedy-Longfellow School at 158 Spring Street. - Government buyer: City of Cambridge, Capital Building Projects Department. - Opportunity: Statements of Qualifications are requested for eight trade scopes: masonry; miscellaneous and ornamental iron; waterproofing, damp-proofing and caulking; acoustical tile; resilient floors; plumbing; heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC); and electrical work. - Project scope: The renovation includes building-system replacements, building-envelope work, interior finishes, food-service areas, and accessibility upgrades. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or trade-contractor vendors are named. No specific products, product part numbers, or quantities are requested. - Notable requirement: Firms must qualify for the relevant trade scope before they can bid on the later trade work. - Schedule: Construction is estimated to last approximately 12 months from notice to proceed.
Description
The City of Cambridge is seeking Statements of Qualifications from trade contractors for building trade work on the 158 Spring Street project, a comprehensive renovation of the former Kennedy-Longfellow School. Work includes replacing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems; building-envelope work; interior finishes; food-service areas; and accessibility improvements. The covered trades include masonry, ornamental iron, waterproofing, acoustical tile, resilient floors, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work. Firms must submit an interest form before submitting a complete SOQ package for each trade contract; prequalified firms may be invited to bid in a subsequent phase. The project is a construction manager at risk project, and the SOQ deadline is September 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM.