Portable Seawater Chiller/Heater

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is seeking to purchase and deliver a portable air-cooled chiller/heater to regulate the water temperature of a 3,500 gallon tank of saltwater that contains live shellfish for human consumption. The chiller/heater must be delivered to the Shellfish Purification Plant in Newburyport, MA by June 30, 2017. Bids are due by April 21, 2017, and the target is to award a single contract immediately after the bid opening. The initial contract term is 2 months, with the option to renew for an additional 1 year. The chiller/heater must meet specific design criteria related to saltwater corrosion, safe use around shellfish, and temperature requirements for cooling and heating the 3,500 gallon tank.

This procurement is designated as a small business set-aside, targeting businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program. Subcontracting is limited to no more than 20% of the contract value. The estimated value of the procurement is $33,000. There is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.