30505:On-Call Labor & Materials for School Dept Food Service Refrigeration Equipment and Exhaust Sys

The Cambridge City School Department is seeking an on-call labor and materials contract for refrigeration equipment and exhaust systems maintenance within its food service facilities. This procurement opportunity, identified as File COC-CIFB-FY26-30505, is soliciting qualified contractors to provide comprehensive technical services for school food service infrastructure. Interested vendors must submit proposals through the city's e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cambridgema by September 4, 2025. The contract appears to require specialized technical expertise in commercial refrigeration and ventilation systems specific to educational food service environments. Potential bidders should anticipate providing on-call labor, replacement parts, and technical maintenance services for refrigeration and exhaust equipment used in school kitchens. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, vendors can expect technical competence, response time, and cost-effectiveness to be key assessment factors.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Potential respondents should be licensed commercial refrigeration and HVAC contractors with demonstrated experience in institutional food service equipment maintenance. Given the on-call nature of the contract, the city likely seeks vendors with rapid response capabilities and comprehensive technical knowledge of commercial kitchen systems. While no specific budget range is provided, on-call municipal maintenance contracts typically range from $50,000 to $250,000 annually depending on service complexity and potential repair/replacement needs. The contract appears to be situated within Middlesex County and specifically serving Cambridge City's school district, suggesting a localized procurement opportunity focused on maintaining critical food service infrastructure.