Unit ventilator & AHU upgrades at ECC

The City of Quincy, Massachusetts, Department of Public Buildings is soliciting sealed bids for unit ventilator and AHU upgrades at the Amelio Della Chiesa Early Childhood Center (100 Brooks Avenue, Quincy), with separate bid processes and due dates for filed sub-contractors (September 10, 2026, 11:00 a.m.) and general contractors (September 24, 2026, 11:00 a.m.). Both successful general contractors and filed sub-contractors must be certified by the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) and must submit a DCAMM Update Statement and certificate of eligibility with their bids.

The project scope includes replacement of flooring and ceilings, HVAC systems, all lighting, and renovation of fire protection and fire alarm systems. The total estimated project cost is $3.532 million, with HVAC representing the largest component at $1.214 million, followed by electrical work at $273,212, resilient floors at $270,000, acoustical tile at $192,000, painting at $90,700, and plumbing at $78,912. Construction is scheduled to commence on or about November 2, 2026, with substantial completion required by June 13, 2027, and final completion by July 17, 2027.

A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and is strongly recommended. Detailed specifications became available August 13, 2026, at no cost through the City's website. Inquiries from filed sub-contractors are accepted until August 31, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., and inquiries from general contractors until September 7, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Each bid must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent of the total bid value in the form of a bid bond or certified/treasurer's check. Bidders must submit a confirming email to maintain placement on the plan holders list and must acknowledge any addenda in their bid submissions. The project is subject to future funding appropriations and must comply with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Sections 44A–J, and all applicable federal, state, and City regulations.