ITB 260369 Repair Infrared Heaters at AASF #1 (Camp Edwards, MA)

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety & Security Military Division is requesting bids for repair and secure attachment of infrared heaters in the East and West Hangars of AASF #1, Building 2816 at Camp Edwards under ITB 260369, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a mandatory site visit on September 3 at 10:00 a.m. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements and Massachusetts construction workforce utilization goals of 15.3% minority workers and 6.9% women workers.

The scope encompasses repair and reconnection of 16 Space-Ray LTU 250-50-N5 Series radiant tube heaters (eight units per hangar), including removal and replacement of all emitter tubes, reconnection of gas and electric utilities, system sealing and testing, and final inspection reporting. The contractor must furnish all equipment, labor, parts, materials, and supervision. Contractor personnel must hold at least five years' prior experience in this type of work and possess appropriate licenses and certifications. The contractor is responsible for providing a man-lift for heater access. Work is scheduled to begin within 10 days of Notice to Proceed, during normal hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal and State holidays, and must be performed with minimum disturbance to occupants in this occupied facility.

The estimated contract value is $90,000. The contract term is a Limited User Contract award to one contractor on a fee-for-service basis with progress payments via Electronic Funds Transfer. The contract is subject to prevailing wage rates established by the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards, with hourly rates varying by trade classification and effective date; carpenter rates range from $40.22 to $84.40 per hour and electrician rates range from $83.11 to $86.78 per hour. Certified payroll is required before progress and final payments. A payment bond equal to 50% of project cost is required. Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate is required, naming the Commonwealth as additionally insured.

All employees must complete OSHA-approved construction safety and health training of at least 10 hours duration. Personnel accessing Camp Edwards require REAL ID-compliant identification and NCIC background clearance; contractors must provide security information 48 hours in advance. Questions are due September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Award notification is anticipated September 20, 2026, with estimated contract start September 25, 2026. Bidders must submit an Authorized Signatory Form, Non-Collusion Certificate, Massachusetts Tax Compliance Form, and Prompt Pay Discount Form.