ITB TRD01 HVAC SPBN262009 Bldg 168 Chilled Water Chemical Feed System Replacement (Otis ANGB, MA)

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety & Security Military Division is requesting bids on replacement of a chilled water chemical feed system at Building 168, Otis Air National Guard Base, with electronic submissions due September 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a mandatory site visit on August 27, 2026. A Limited User Contract will be awarded to a single HVAC contractor.

The scope encompasses comprehensive water testing, flushing and cleaning of the chilled water loop, decommissioning and removal of the legacy injector, and installation of a fully automated chemical feed skid. Work must comply with DoD standards (UFGS 23 25 00 and UFC 3-410-01), ASHRAE guidelines, ASME codes, and OSHA regulations. All employees must complete an OSHA-approved 10-hour construction safety and health course and possess REAL ID-compliant identification for base access. Contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens subject to National Crime Information Center background checks at least ten business days before work commences.

The estimated contract value is $40,000 on a fee-for-service basis with progress payments via Electronic Funds Transfer. Prevailing wage rates from the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards apply, with certified payroll required prior to progress and final payments. A 50% payment bond of project cost is required. Construction workforce utilization goals mandate 15.3% minority workers and 6.9% women workers of the final contract price. All work must comply with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Sections 44A-J (prevailing wage) and Davis-Bacon Act requirements for Barnstable County.

Evaluation uses a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis. Bidders must submit an Authorized Signatory Form, Non-Collusion Form, Massachusetts Tax Compliance Form, and liability insurance naming the Commonwealth as additionally insured prior to work commencement. Questions are due August 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Award is anticipated September 14, 2026, with an estimated contract start date of September 16, 2026.