26-176 Chestnut Middle School Automated Logic Controls

The City of Springfield, Massachusetts is soliciting competitive bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the installation of new automated logic controls equipment at Chestnut Middle School, located at 355 Plainfield Street, Springfield, MA 01107. This procurement is governed by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149 and applicable procurement statutes. The scope of work requires qualified firms to install automated logic equipment at the school facility, with deliverables centered on the successful implementation and integration of this control system. Bid documents are available through the City's website at https://www.springfield-ma.gov/cos/ as of April 15, 2026. All bid submissions must be received by 2:00 PM on May 5, 2026, at the Office of Procurement, where bids will be publicly opened and read. A mandatory site visit is strongly encouraged on April 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM to allow bidders to assess project conditions. Written questions regarding the IFB and specifications must be submitted to Deputy Procurement Officer Neil Walker at nwalker@springfieldcityhall.com no later than April 24, 2026, at 4:30 PM, with contact information available at 36 Court Street, Room 307, Springfield, Massachusetts 01103, or (413) 787-6284.

The City of Springfield supports a twenty percent minority and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) participation goal for all contracts, establishing this as a key procurement consideration. Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards wage rates are applicable to this contract, imposing prevailing wage requirements on all bidding firms. No incumbent vendors or existing contractor information is referenced in the procurement documents. The estimated contract value is approximately $90,000.00, establishing the budget range for this project. The Chief Procurement Officer or designee reserves the right to waive any informality in the bidding process and to reject any or all bids if deemed to be in the public interest, providing the City with discretionary authority in award decisions.