20-04: Controller Replacement

This state and local contracting opportunity from the Massachusetts Bay Community College is for the replacement of building controllers and associated work on the Wellesley Hills campus. The College is soliciting responses from bidders to replace the existing Siemens Talon controllers with new Johnson Controls FX-PCG BACnet MSTP controllers, including the installation of a new JACE-8 controller that can integrate the existing building management system. The project involves removing and replacing unit ventilator and fan coil unit controllers, installing new controls enclosures, sensors, actuators, and related components, as well as programming and integration work. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications, provide bid deposits, and furnish performance and payment bonds. Pricing is to be submitted on provided forms, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder. The bid is due on December 4, 2019, with the contract expected to be awarded the week of December 9, 2019 for work to commence upon award. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements.

The information provided does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The documents also do not name any incumbent vendors or provide details on the current building automation system environment. While the project is being funded through the College's capital improvement program, the specific budget range or award value is not disclosed.