Campus yearly ERV PM

The Massachusetts Department of Youth Services is soliciting proposals for yearly energy recovery ventilator (ERV) preventive maintenance services at its Springfield campus at 280 Tinkham Road, with proposals due August 18, 2026.

This is a prevailing-wage project subject to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Sections 26-27H. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with the prevailing wage schedule effective July 29, 2026, which covers numerous construction and trades classifications with hourly rates varying by position and effective date through 2029. Weekly payroll reports must be submitted to the awarding authority within three years of project completion. Apprentices registered with the Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards may be paid at lower rates according to established percentages and step levels, subject to specific apprentice-to-journeyworker ratios by trade. The wage schedule must be posted conspicuously at the worksite and incorporated into all bid advertisements and contract awards.

The scope covers comprehensive preventive maintenance for ERV systems during the 2026-2027 academic year, including scheduled inspections, filter replacements using specified filter sizes, component cleaning, performance testing, routine maintenance visits, emergency response capabilities, and detailed service documentation. Work is performed at the campus facility in Springfield. The contractor must maintain system efficiency, comply with manufacturer specifications, and maintain comprehensive service records to prevent system failures and extend equipment life.

Contract term runs through the 2026-2027 academic year. Questions are due August 18, 2026.