26-175: Classroom Sound Enhancement with Safety & Intercom System at Liberty Elementary School

The City of Springfield, Massachusetts Office of Procurement is soliciting bids through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for classroom sound enhancement with safety and intercom system installation services at Liberty Elementary School. The primary objective is to design, procure, and install comprehensive sound enhancement and intercom safety systems to improve classroom acoustics and emergency communication capabilities. The successful contractor must be certified by the State Division of Capital Asset Management and possess relevant experience in educational facility audio systems and safety infrastructure. Bid documents are available beginning April 15, 2026, through the City's website at www.springfield-ma.gov. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Liberty Elementary School to allow bidders to assess facility conditions and specifications. All written questions regarding the IFB and technical specifications must be submitted to the Office of Procurement by April 23, 2026, at 4:30 PM. Bids must be received by 2:00 PM on May 1, 2026, at the Office of Procurement located at 36 Court Street, Room 307, Springfield, MA 01103, where they will be publicly opened and read.

The City of Springfield supports a minority and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) participation goal of twenty percent on all contracts. Massachusetts prevailing wage rates as established by the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards apply to this project, requiring contractors to comply with established wage and hour regulations. The estimated project value for this Liberty Elementary School sound enhancement project is approximately $250,000. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documentation. The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to waive any informality in bids and reject any or all bids if deemed in the public interest. Contractors should note that compliance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149 regarding public procurement is mandatory for all participants.