ITB SPBN253101 Inspect & Certify Fire Protection System, B149, B156, B162 (Otis ANGB)

The Massachusetts Military Division, specifically the 102d Intelligence Wing (IW) at Otis Air National Guard Base, is seeking qualified professionals to inspect and certify fire protection systems in three facilities: Buildings B149, B156, and B162. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) SPBN253101 requires contractors to perform comprehensive inspections of fire suppression systems, providing detailed inspection reports that outline any deficiencies and categorize them by priority in accordance with Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and applicable building codes. Contractors must be properly licensed professionals with expertise in fire protection system inspections, adhering to State, Federal, and local installation codes. The project demands a complete assessment of internal fire suppression system components, including all associated materials, labor, equipment, transportation, and overhead expenses. Electronic bids must be submitted through COMMBUYS by July 3, 2025, at 10:00am, with the contract expected to be awarded within thirty days of bid opening and a projected start date of July 9, 2025. Technical questions should be directed to Maj Vincent J. Tripodi, and bidders must submit specific documentation including an Authorized Signatory Form, Non-Collusion Form, and Massachusetts Tax Compliance Form.

The procurement includes specific workforce diversity requirements, with a mandatory minority workforce utilization percentage of 15.3% and a women workforce utilization percentage of 6.9%. Bidders must be prepared to provide liability insurance that names the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as an additional insured, and the contract will be executed as a Limited User, Fee For Service arrangement. The Massachusetts Military Division, being a tax-exempt entity, requires contractors to factor this status into their pricing. Minority, women-owned, small businesses, and businesses owned by socially or economically disadvantaged persons are encouraged to participate, aligning with the Commonwealth's commitment to diverse business participation. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documents, the complexity of inspecting fire suppression systems across three buildings suggests a substantial contract value. The project will require detailed technical expertise, with most inspection tasks likely requiring NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) Level II or III certification, ensuring high-quality, professional-grade inspections of critical fire protection infrastructure.