THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 26, 2026 Page 17 BEACON | FROM PAGE 16 ment and Natural Resources. “We aren’t just talking about protecting our environment against climate change, today we’re taking action. Our communities have real, immediate needs – clean drinking water free from PFAS contamination, protection from flooding and storm damage, accessible parks, restored beaches, rivers and coastlines and healthier forests. These investments we voted on today will fortify our environmental infrastructure and build a sustainably rich future for generations to come.” (A “Yes” for the bill.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes PRIMARY CARE DOCTORS (S 3116) Senate 35-4, approved and sent to the House legislation that supporters said would make it easier for Massachusetts residents to get a primary care doctor and an appointment with him or her. They noted the bill reduces the amount of time providers have to spend on administrative paperwork and aims to reduce health care costs. Provisions include requiring health care providers and insurers to invest more heavily in primary care services; ensuring fairer compensation for community health centers, which serve as the frontline of primary care for many residents; and increasing the Massachusetts’ primary care workforce by unlocking matching federal funds to train and recruit more primary care doctors. “Massachusetts has always led the way on health care, and today the Senate is doing it again,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “Too many of our residents are struggling to find a primary care doctor or putting off basic care because of the cost. That’s not acceptable, and it’s not sustainable. This legislation takes direct aim at the problem. It requires greater investment in primary care, lifts up the community health centers at the heart of so many neighborhoods and grows the workforce our residents need. When we get primary care right, everything else in our health care system works better.” “After an exhaustive and thorough analysis of our primary health care delivery system, the Senate today acted on a comprehensive package of provisions informed by recommendations from the Primary Care Task Force, improving access to primary care for all Massachusetts residents,” said Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport), Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “This sweeping legislation supports residents of the commonwealth by incentivizing significant investments into primary care, grows our health care workforce, assists community health centers and cuts down on administrative bureaucracy.” “With this nation-leading approach, the Massachusetts Senate is confronting the primary care crisis head-on with the thoughtfulness and urgency it deserves,” said Sen. Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington), Senate Chair of the Committee on Health Care Financing. “For far too long, our health care sysBEACON | SEE PAGE 18 The work is estimated to cost $1,730,000.00. All bidding Requests for Information (RFIs) shall be submitted online by 07/08/2026 at 5:00PM EDT 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. THIS PROJECT IS BEING ELECTRONICALLY BID AND HARD COPY BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please review the instructions in the bid documents on how to register as an electronic bidder. All Bids shall be submitted online at 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, Roofing, and must submit a current DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and signed DCAMM Prime/General Contractor Update Statement. General Bids will be received until 14 July 2026 at 3:00PM EDT 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 EVERETT HOUSING 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 biddocs.com (may be viewed and downloaded electronically at no cost). General bidders must agree to contract with minority, women and veteran-owned business enterprises as certified by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO). The participation benchmark reserved for such enterprises shall not be less than 3.6% MBE, 6.3% WBE and 3% VBE for all state and state-assisted construction projects over $150,000. Request for waivers must be sent to EOHLC (Chad.Howard@mass.gov) 5 calendar days prior to the General Bid date. NO WAIVERS WILL BE GRANTED AFTER THE GENERAL BIDS ARE OPENED. The Contractor and all subcontractors (collectively referred to as “the Contractor”) agree to strive to achieve minority and women workforce participation. The Workforce Participation benchmark is set at 6.9% for women and 15.3% for minorities. The Workforce benchmark percentages are a statutory requirement under MGL c. 149 § 44A(2)(G). PRE-BID CONFERENCE / SITE VISIT: Scheduled Date and Time: 07/07/2026 at 10:00AM EDT Address: 17 Drive A, Everett, MA 02149 Instructions: Meet at maintenance building The hard copy Contract Documents may be seen at: Nashoba Blue Inc. 433 Main Street Hudson, MA 01749 978-568-1167 June 26, 2026 For Advertising with RESULTS, call The AdvocATe NewspApers at 617-387-2200 or iNfo@AdvocATeNews.NeT Section 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT TO BID MGL c.149 Over $150K The EVERETT HOUSING AUTHORITY, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Contractors for the Roof Replacement - Phase 1 REBID at State Aided Development: Veterans Avenue (200-1) in Everett, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by REVERSE ARCHITECTURE. The Project consists of but not limited to: Roof replacement on 10 residential buildings plus four alternates, each adding 4 buildings to the scope. Work includes asphalt shingles, white EPDM, flashing, gutters, roofing accessories, repair of fascia at eaves and rakes, louvered wall vent replacement, repair of vented soffits at eaves.
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