Design & Construction of Public Buildings

Designer Selection Process

Find information pertaining to the designer selection process in public building construction, including the Designer Selection Board (DSB) listings, forms, evaluations and guidance for municipalities.

Office of Planning Design and Construction

The Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAM), Office of Planning, Design and Construction (OPDC) is responsible for all phases of state building project management from project initiation and development to final design and construction. The Office's project managers and engineers work closely with client agencies throughout the planning, design, and construction process.

DCAM Current and Upcoming Construction Opportunities in Bid Room

For all bidding inquiries, please call the Bid Room at (617) 727-4003. For more information on all our Construction Opportunities, search for DCAM at Commonwealth Procurement Access & Solicitation System (Comm-PASS) at www.comm-pass.com

Contractor Certification

Contractors wishing to submit prime bids on public building projects estimated to cost more than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for the construction, reconstruction, installation, demolition, maintenance, or repair of any publicly owned building must first be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAM). Certification is also required for filed sub-bids. The certification process is conducted by DCAM Contractor Certification Office.

ADVISORY TO AWARDING AUTHORITIES:
Only evaluations provided by DCAM must be relied upon as official.

Energy and Sustainability

Working to ensure that facilities attain practicable goals in sustainable design and construction and achieve optimal levels of energy and water efficiency for existing, renovated, and new buildings.

Current & Completed Projects

The Division of Capital Asset Management manages a wide variety of new construction, renovation and repair projects, ranging from academic buildings for state and community colleges to courthouses, from correctional facilities to office buildings, from parks and bath houses at area beaches to skating rinks and recreational facilities.

DCAM Awards in Excellence 2008

One of DCAM's objectives is to promote excellence in public design and construction. To advance this objective, the agency established an awards program in 1984. The Awards in Excellence Program reinforces our commitment to providing outstanding service to the citizens of the Commonwealth by recognizing the projects, designers, and contractors that have achieved the highest professional standards in the planning, design, and construction of our state building projects.

Prequalification Information for Public Building Construction

DCAM User Guides, Manuals and Standards

DCAM Model Contracts and Forms

General Contractor's Billing Instructions

DCAM Payment and Financial FAQ'S

Contractors Debarred Or Suspended By DCAM

This list consists only of individuals and firms debarred by the Division of Capital Asset Management pursuant to G.L. c. 29,§29F and G.L. c. 149, §44C.

Guidance for Municipalities

Emergency Waiver Requests by Public Awarding Authorities

In qualifying emergency situations certain public construction procurement laws may be waived under G.L. c. 149, SEC. 44(A)(4) or the advertising requirements may be waived under G.L. c. 149, SEC. 44(J)(6)...

Procurement Opportunities at DCAM