26-173: Classroom Sound Enhancement with Safety & Intercom System at Samuel Bowles Elementary

The City of Springfield, Massachusetts Office of Procurement is soliciting bids for classroom sound enhancement with safety and intercom system installation services at Samuel Bowles Elementary School under Bid 26-173, with an estimated project value of approximately $250,000. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to design, supply, and install integrated audio enhancement and safety intercom systems that meet classroom acoustic requirements and emergency communication needs. Bidders must be certified by the State Division of Capital Asset Management and comply with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149 regarding bidding procedures and prevailing wage requirements as established by the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards. Written questions regarding specifications must be submitted to the Office of Procurement at nwalker@springfieldcityhall.com by April 23, 2026, at 4:30 PM. Site visits are strongly encouraged on April 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM at Samuel Bowles Elementary. Bid documents are available beginning April 15, 2026, through the City's website at www.springfield-ma.gov, and completed bids must be received by 2:00 PM on May 1, 2026, at the Office of Procurement, 36 Court Street, Room 307, Springfield, MA 01103.

The City of Springfield supports a goal of twenty percent minority and women business enterprise (MWBE) participation in this contract and encourages disadvantaged enterprises to respond. Prime contractors and general contractors must maintain current certification with the State Division of Capital Asset Management to be eligible. The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to waive any informality in and reject any or all bids if deemed in the public interest. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the procurement documents. The estimated project budget for Samuel Bowles Elementary School is approximately $250,000, with potential concurrent opportunities available at Mary O. Pottenger Elementary School ($125,000) and Liberty Elementary School ($250,000) under related bid numbers 26-174 and 26-175.