Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts v. Fall River Housing Authority

The plaintiff Association seeks to enjoin the Fall River Housing Authority (FRHA) from completing the bidding process relating to a federally funded housing modernization project in Fall River referred to as Hillside Manor, Mass Project 6-3 (project).

The plaintiff and potential subcontract bidders added by way of amendment to the complaint request a declaration that the FRHA must comply with the provisions of G.L.c. 149, §44F requiring filed sub-bids on the project.

*64Background

The Fall River Housing Authority, created pursuant to G.L.c. 121B(3), is a public agency for the purposes of G.L.c.…