Bid guide
How to bid on a Cambridge Housing Authority home renovation
What Cambridge Housing Authority is buying
The Cambridge Housing Authority is seeking quotes to renovate a residential unit at 149 Willow St in Cambridge, Massachusetts, converting it from two bedrooms to three.
The work includes replacing the kitchen and bathroom, drywall, insulation, flooring and doors, refinishing ceilings, painting, and code compliance. The contractor must provide the labor, materials, and equipment. The awardee is also responsible for complete source removal and coordinating hazardous-material testing if required.
Key date and completion period
Quotes are due November 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. Check the solicitation for the submission directions and follow them so your response reaches the required destination by the deadline.
The construction period is 30 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity may suit a residential renovation contractor able to manage the listed interior work and provide labor, materials, and equipment.
Before quoting, assess whether your team can coordinate any required hazardous-material testing and complete the work within the stated construction period.
How to access the bid and respond
Find solicitation BD-27-1134-CHA01-CHA01-134478 on COMMBUYS, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts procurement portal. Viewing the bid and downloading its documents do not require an account.
To quote electronically, register for a free COMMBUYS vendor account. Otherwise, follow the submission directions in the bid. The listed point of contact is Rock-Andral Ludger at [email protected].
Prepare a complete, workable quote
Review the full scope and bid documents before setting your price. Check that your quote accounts for every listed work item, along with the labor, materials, and equipment needed to perform it.
Plan your schedule around the 30-calendar-day period from the Notice to Proceed. Read the bid’s submission directions carefully, confirm your response is complete, and allow time to submit before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Cambridge Housing Authority; the original posting controls.