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Franklin Regional Transit Authority
Invitation for Bids (IFB)
For
PV Installation
LEGAL NOTICE
The FRANKLIN REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Contractors for the PV Installation at in Turners Falls, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by HELENE·KARL ARCHITECTS, INC.
The Project consists of but not limited to: Turnkey Photovoltaic (PV) System installation to include planning, engineering, constructing, commissioning, and testing a completed PV system that is approved, certified, permitted and fully interconnected and operational per the state of Massachusetts, the local municipality, the public utility and the MA SMART program requirements. The work includes P.V. panels, wiring, mounting hardware, grounding/bonding, disconnect switches (DC and AC), metering, testing and all the required paperwork.
To ensure accurate accounting and documentation, the Awarding Authority will administer the construction using BidDocs’ construction software. This is a contractual requirement; no alternative software will be accepted. The Awarding Authority will pay for the associated software costs, not the Contractor.
The work is estimated to cost $800,000.00.
All bidding Requests for Information (RFIs) shall be submitted online by 01/22/2026 at 4:00PM EST for general bids.
Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required by
M.G.L. c.149 §§26 to 27H inclusive.
Please review the instructions in the bid documents on how to register as an electronic bidder. All Bids shall be submitted online at www.biddocs.com and received no later than the date and time specified.
General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the following category of work, Electrical, and must submit a current DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and signed DCAMM Prime/General
Contractor Update Statement.
General Bids will be received until 29 January 2026 at 2:00PM EST and publicly opened online, forthwith.
General bids and sub-bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (including all alternates) and made payable to the FRANKLIN REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY. Note: A bid deposit is not required for Projects advertised under $50,000.
Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for review at www.biddocs.com (may be viewed and downloaded electronically at no cost).
PRE-BID CONFERENCE / SITE VISIT: By Appointment
Contact Name: Michael Perreault Contact Phone: 413-774-2262 Contact Email:
Instructions: Contact the Deputy Administrator (x105) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.