ITB SPBN262005 Repair HVAC Building 197 (Otis ANGB, MA)

The Massachusetts Military Division is requesting bids on repair of the HVAC system in Building 197 at Otis Air National Guard Base under ITB SPBN262005, with bids due August 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a mandatory site visit on August 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Connery Gate (contractors must arrive by 9:15 a.m.).

The scope involves removal of a compromised primary condensing coil from a designated outdoor Daikin HVAC unit and installation of a high-performance replacement unit meeting original manufacturer specifications. The replacement coil must be an OEM Daikin component or approved equivalent. Bidders must hold valid state-issued Master HVAC/Pipefitter licenses and employ technicians certified under EPA Section 608 (Universal) for refrigerant handling. All work must comply with federal, state, and local codes including NFPA, OSHA, and EPA regulations, and must strictly adhere to Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria standards. All employees must have completed a minimum 10-hour OSHA-approved construction safety and health course. Contractors are responsible for coordinating background checks, vehicle registrations, and base passes for all personnel; security-related delays will not warrant performance period extensions. Personnel accessing the base must hold REAL ID-compliant identification.

The estimated contract value is $28,000, subject to Department funding availability and appropriation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder, with award notification anticipated for August 26, 2026 and an estimated start date of August 31, 2026. The contract is a limited-user award for one HVAC contractor.

Prevailing wages as established by the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards apply. Construction Workforce Utilization Goals mandate 15.3% minority workers and 6.9% women workers of the final contract price. A 50% payment bond of the project cost is required. Questions are due August 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Bids must be submitted exclusively through COMMBUYS via "Create Quote" functionality. Contractors must submit liability insurance naming the Commonwealth as additionally insured, an Authorized Signatory Form, a Non-Collusion Form, and a Massachusetts Tax Compliance Form with their bid. The contracting officer is Michaela Kochka at michaela.a.kochka@mass.gov.