Addendum 1 dated September 4 2026 for HVAC Controls and Fault Troubleshooting Learning Systems Package.docx

This is Addendum 1, dated September 4, 2026, issued by Massasoit Community College for Bid #2027-03, clarifying bid requirements and responding to vendor inquiries regarding the HVAC Controls and Fault Troubleshooting Learning Systems Package procurement. The college seeks one HVAC Controls Learning System and one compatible Fault Troubleshooting System to support its HVAC Technology education program at the Brockton campus. The specifications reference the Amatrol T7300-E HVAC Controls Learning System and 890-FTS1-E Fault Troubleshooting System, or approved equivalents. Questions from bidders were due August 31, 2026, with responses posted by September 4, 2026. Bids are due September 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, submitted electronically through COMMBUYS. The anticipated award date is on or before September 18, 2026. All equipment must be delivered, installed, and operational by December 31, 2026. The scope includes instructional materials, shipping, installation, and instructor orientation.

Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total price. Bid prices must be net and exclude all federal, state, property, and municipal sales and excise taxes, as Massasoit Community College is exempt from such taxes. The procurement is contingent on Board of Trustees approval for purchases totaling $50,000 or greater. Bidders must submit required documentation including the Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire, Certificate of Compliance with State Tax Laws, Non-Collusion Certification, Debarment Certification, and Pricing Form. Addendum 1 clarifies that while customer references from Higher Education institutions are preferred, the college will accept references from other education settings, including vocational programs, technical training centers, and high schools, allowing vendors without three higher education references to participate.