Bid No. 19-030; On-Call Repair and Maintenance of Gym Equipment

The City of Springfield, Massachusetts, Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management - Facilities Division is seeking bids from qualified firms to provide on-call repair and maintenance services for gymnasium equipment located in the Springfield Public Schools. The equipment includes, but is not limited to, backstops, bleachers, wall pads, dividers, and basketball hoops. Contractors must provide all necessary materials and labor, including properly trained and licensed staff. Bids are due by October 10, 2018 at 2:00 PM EST, and the City intends to award a contract to up to one qualified, lowest responsible and eligible bidder. The estimated annual value of the contract is $150,000. The services fall under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149 and other applicable procurement statutes. All questions regarding the bid or its specifications must be received by October 3, 2018 at 4:30 PM, and the Office of Procurement reserves the right to waive any informality and to reject any or all bids if it is in the public interest to do so.

The City's goal is 20% Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation, and Massachusetts prevailing wage rates apply. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder(s). Bid documents and specifications are available at no charge beginning September 24, 2018, either in person at the Office of Procurement or through the City's website. There is no mention of any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no information is provided about any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.