26-075 for: Mason Square Library Automated Logic Controls

The City of Springfield, Massachusetts, through its Office of Procurement, is seeking bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26-075, which involves the installation of new automated logic controls equipment at Mason Square Library located at 765 State Street. The procurement is conducted under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149 and seeks a contractor capable of completing a comprehensive automated logic controls system upgrade for the library facility. Bid submissions are due by 2:00 PM on December 3, 2025, and will be publicly opened and read at that time. Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend a mandatory site visit on November 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the library location. All written questions regarding the IFB and specifications must be submitted to the Office of Procurement, attention Neil Walker, Deputy Procurement Officer, by November 20, 2025, at 4:30 PM. Bid documents will be available through the City's website at https://www.springfield-ma.gov/cos/ beginning November 12, 2025.

The City of Springfield has established a goal of twenty percent minority and women business enterprise (MWBE) participation for this contract. Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards wage rates will apply to the project, which has an estimated contract value of approximately $90,000.00. The procurement supports diversity in contracting by encouraging participation from minority and women-owned businesses. The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to waive any informality in the bid process and to reject any or all bids if deemed in the public interest. While specific integration requirements are not detailed, bidders should be prepared to work with existing library infrastructure and demonstrate capabilities in automated logic control system installations. Contractors will need to comply with all applicable Massachusetts procurement statutes and local regulations governing public works projects.