UMA announces RFP bids for ceiling and insulation replacement

Urban Media Arts (UMA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting media arts and community engagement in Malden, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to qualified contractors for a Drop Ceiling and Insulation Replacement Project at its facility at 145 Pleasant St. The goal of this project is to enhance energy efficiency and improve the functionality of UMA’s office environment.

The scope includes removing existing drop ceilings and insulation, disposing of materials responsibly, installing new batt insulation (or insulated ceiling tiles) and reinstalling the drop ceiling. Additional work involves updating HVAC and electrical systems, including the removal of track lighting and the reinstallation of vents, light fixtures and smoke detectors. UMA seeks to minimize disruption to ongoing operations during this period.

Key dates for this RFP process are as follows:

• Mandatory Site Visit: Monday, November 25, 2024, at 1 p.m.
• Question Submission Deadline: Friday, December 6, 2024, by 4 p.m.
• Proposal Submission Deadline: Monday, December 16, 2024, by 4 p.m.
• Project Start Date: Monday, December 30, 2024.

Qualified contractors are encouraged to review the full RFP details and submit their proposals to submit@umaverse.org by the specified deadline. UMA reserves the right to accept or reject proposals as needed. For questions, please contact UMA Executive Director Tina LeGarde at tina@umaverse.org or 781-321-6400 x 102. Full details are on the UMA website at urbanmediaarts.org.