TRD01 Replace Walk-In Cooler Refrigeration System

The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Southeast Area Agency is requesting bids on replacement of a walk-in cooler refrigeration system at the Pocasset Community Mental Health Center, 830 County Road, Pocasset, Massachusetts, under OSD Trade Category TRD01 (Category 8: HVAC/Sheet Metal Services), with bids due August 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This procurement is subject to the Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) set-aside.

The scope includes removal of the existing refrigeration system and installation of a new compressor, evaporator coil fan unit, condenser coil, and all refrigeration lines. The contractor must ensure component compatibility, obtain required permits through the State Building Inspectors office, submit materials for approval prior to installation, remove and dispose of all old components and construction debris, and complete any electrical work or address interferences necessary to restore the walk-in cooler to working condition. Project completion is required within four months of contract award.

This is a prevailing wage project under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149. Contractors must submit weekly certified payroll records and Statements of Compliance to the awarding authority within 15 days after completion of their work. Prevailing wage rates established by the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards vary by construction classification and union affiliation, with rates effective through December 4, 2028. Apprentices must be registered with the Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards. Payroll records and compliance documentation must be preserved for three years from project completion.

Interested bidders should contact Facility Director Travis Sheppard at 508-564-9627 or Travis.L.Sheppard@mass.gov to arrange the required site visit. Bidders must submit a General Bid Form and Rate Sheet with their proposals.