Colling Tower Louver Replacement

The Massachusetts Trial Court, Office of Court Management, Facilities Management & Capital Planning Department seeks competitive sealed bids for the replacement of damaged louvers and supports on two adjoined Baltimore Air Coil Model 3604C cooling towers located on the roof of the Edward W. Brooke Courthouse at 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114. The procurement involves the replacement of 24 damaged fiberglass louvers (12 per tower) and 8 stainless steel louver supports (4 per tower) with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts. The successful contractor must complete all work during normal business hours between 6:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a mandatory requirement to maintain one cooling tower operational at all times to support the data center; provide a one-year warranty on all parts and labor; comply with Massachusetts prevailing wage rates established by the Department of Labor Standards; and ensure all employees complete a 10-hour OSHA-approved construction safety and health course. The project scope includes labor, materials, equipment, disposal of materials, permit costs, inspection costs, and comprehensive site cleanup and hazardous waste disposal. Bidders must submit detailed cost breakdowns, work schedules with specific start and completion dates, proof of insurance, CORI background checks, certificates of non-collusion and tax compliance, OSHA certifications, and payment and performance bonds with a 50 percent payment bond requirement if the total contract exceeds $25,000. A mandatory site walk-through is scheduled for February 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM in the courthouse garage, with vendor representatives required to contact Jonathan Talley in advance; the questions deadline is March 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM; and sealed bids are due March 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM, with award to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder within thirty days of bid opening. The planned project start date is March 30, 2026, with completion required by April 26, 2026.

No set-asides are designated for minority business enterprises (MBE), women business enterprises (WBE), or service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises (SDVOSBE); however, applicable minority workforce utilization requirements are 15.3 percent and women workforce utilization requirements are 6.9 percent. The procurement requires strict compliance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30 and Chapter 149 prevailing wage laws, and all contractors must certify compliance with state and federal tax laws and confirm that neither the contractor nor any affiliated entity is debarred from public construction work in Massachusetts or by any federal agency. All contractor certifications regarding ownership rights to deliverables, professional qualifications, compliance with state and federal discrimination and human trafficking laws, business ethics standards, collusion prevention, public records access, employment law compliance, and adherence to Executive Orders regarding undocumented worker prohibitions, anti-boycott requirements, and diversity and inclusion commitments are required. Bids must be submitted electronically through COMMBuys.com in PDF format, and bidders must register on the platform to receive email notifications of addenda; failure to acknowledge addenda may result in bid rejection. No subcontractors may be used for any portion of the work without prior written approval from the Office of Court Management, Facilities Management Department. The budget range for this procurement is not explicitly stated in the solicitation documents; however, the requirement for a 50 percent payment bond applies if the total contract exceeds $25,000, suggesting the project budget may fall in that range or higher.