26-172: Classroom Sound Enhancement with Safety & Intercom System at Kensington International

The City of Springfield, Massachusetts Office of Procurement is soliciting bids for classroom sound enhancement with safety and intercom system installation services at Kensington International School under Bid 26-172. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to design, install, and implement a comprehensive audio enhancement and intercom system that will improve classroom acoustics and safety communications throughout the facility. Required qualifications include certification by the State Division of Capital Asset Management pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149; contractors must be either prime or general contractors meeting these state requirements. The procurement schedule includes bid document availability beginning April 15, 2026, a mandatory site visit scheduled for April 21, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at Kensington International School (31 Kensington Avenue), a deadline for written questions to nwalker@springfieldcityhall.com by April 22, 2026, at 4:30 P.M., and a bid submission deadline of April 30, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. to the Office of Procurement at 36 Court Street, Room 307, Springfield, MA 01103, where bids will be publicly opened and read. No specific evaluation criteria are detailed in the available documentation.

This procurement is subject to the City of Springfield's minority and women business enterprise (MWBE) participation goal of twenty percent on all contracts, creating a set-aside consideration for disadvantaged enterprises. Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards prevailing wage rates are applicable to all submitted bids, establishing a wage floor for the project. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the available documentation. The estimated project value for Kensington International School is approximately $125,000. The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bidding process and to reject any or all bids if deemed in the public interest, providing the city with flexibility in final award decisions.