Fire suppression system Preventative Maintenance TRD03 RFQ

The Veterans Home in Holyoke, a Massachusetts state agency, is requesting quotes for a preventative maintenance and inspection agreement covering fire sprinkler system services under the Massachusetts Operational Services Division TRD03 contract, with quotes due August 27, 2026 and a mandatory bid walkthrough scheduled for August 19, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The scope encompasses annual inspection, testing, and maintenance of the fire suppression system at the 234-bed long-term care facility located at 120 Cherry Street in Holyoke. Services include wet pipe and dry pipe system requirements, control valve operation, supervisory switch testing, waterflow alarm testing, anti-freeze system verification, and pressure gauge testing and replacement. All work must comply with NFPA 25, NFPA 101, and 527 CMR Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code standards, with regulatory oversight from the Department of Public Health, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The contractor must provide advance regulatory notification one month prior to scheduled inspections and coordinate all testing at least 48 hours in advance with the Facility Administrator to minimize disruption to residents. Inspection reports, certifications, and deficiency logs must be submitted within five business days of test completion and comply with documentation standards required by Massachusetts DPH, CMS, VA, and applicable authorities. Prevailing wage rates apply to this work, as established in the attached Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards wage schedule effective through December 4, 2028, covering all construction classifications and trades.

Primary contacts are Jeremy Meade, Institutional Foreman (413-552-4765), and John Fydenkevez, Third Class Engineer (413-552-4748).