Bid #26-001 Water Heater Replacement Project

Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School (WRVTHS) in Haverhill, Massachusetts, is soliciting bids for Bid #26-001, a Water Heater Replacement Project located in Essex County. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) seeking qualified vendors to replace water heaters at the school facility. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 10:00 am, with sealed bids to be received until Friday, October 17, 2025, at 10:00 am local time. Bidders are required to submit a certified or cashier's check or bid bond for 5% of the total bid amount, payable to WRVTHS. The bid documents specify technical requirements for water heater installation, with specific reference to an AERCO Innovation 1060 water heater unit, though the addendum allows for potential equivalent replacements. Bids will be publicly opened via live-stream, and the WRVTHS School Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any bids or waive bidding informalities deemed in the best interest of the owner.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bid documents must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the project name and bid number, addressed to the Office of the Comptroller at the school's address. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the requirement for a 5% bid bond suggests the project has a substantial monetary value. The procurement appears focused on direct replacement of existing water heater infrastructure, with an emphasis on maintaining current piping connections and technical specifications. Bid documents can be obtained from the school's website starting October 1, 2025, with bid results and contract awards to be posted online upon completion. Interested vendors will need to carefully review the technical specifications, particularly the modifications outlined in Addendum 1, which provides additional guidance on equipment selection and installation requirements.