Chelsea DC - Chilled Water piping Taps

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of the Trial Court, Office of Court Management, is soliciting bids for installation of chilled water piping taps at Chelsea District Court, 120 Broadway, Chelsea, Massachusetts, with bids due October 23, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is required during the week of October 13–16, 2026, scheduled by contacting Michael Cabarles at (781) 474-6717. Massachusetts prevailing wage rates apply to all construction work on this project.

The scope includes cutting existing 90-degree fittings on the supply and return chilled water loop, installing two 8-inch tees with flange sets, installing 8-inch lug-style gear-operated butterfly valves (per Addendum #1, issued October 16), providing blind flange plates and reducing flange adapters, conducting leak testing, and completing piping insulation on new work. The vendor must supply female 4-inch cam lock connections; Herc Rentals will supply male 4-inch connections. All labor, equipment, materials, and required permits are the contractor's responsibility, with work performed during regular business hours. Workers must complete a minimum 10-hour OSHA-approved construction safety and health course prior to beginning work. All work is subject to fire watch and hot work permit requirements from the Chelsea Fire Department and compliance with EPA, OSHA, and local, municipal, and state laws and codes.

A 50% payment bond is required. Bids must acknowledge receipt of Addendum #1 and incorporate all provisions. Bidders must certify prevailing wage compliance, non-debarment status, non-collusion, and equal employment opportunity and affirmative action compliance. Successful bidders must execute a contract within five days of selection and provide a payment bond equal to the contract price. Submissions are exclusively through COMMBUYS. The bid number is BD-27-1107-FREG5-ACCOU-133920.