James J. Welch & Co. v. Deputy Commissioner of Capital Planning & Operations

This is an action for declaratory relief under -G. L. c. 231A and for relief in the nature of mandamus under G. L. c. 249, § 5, brought against the deputy commissioner of the Division of Capital Planning and Operations *663(DCPO), a State agency, and against the DCPO itself. The action was filéd in the county court. The plaintiffs, James J. Welch & Co., Inc. (Welch), and a joint venture organization composed of The Volpe Construction Co., Inc.; Dimeo Construction Company; Daniel O’Connell’s Sons, Inc.; and Gutierrez Construction Co., Inc. (VDOG), were successful general bidders on contracts…