VFD Replacement - TRD04 Pump & Motors - Worcester, MA.

This state and local contract opportunity is for the replacement of variable frequency drives (VFDs) at the Worcester Recovery Center & Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts. The project is being managed by the Department of Mental Health and has an estimated construction cost of $160,000, with $20,000 in labor and $150,000 in materials and equipment costs. The project involves the direct replacement of 7 ABB VFDs on various air handling units, chilled water pumps, and condensate water pumps. The contract is open for bidding, with a deadline of August 7, 2024 at 2pm via the Commbuys procurement system. No pre-bid conference is scheduled, but site visits can be arranged through the Area Facility Manager. The project is scheduled to start around September 15, 2022 and has a 60-day contract duration until substantial completion, with an additional 10 days for final completion. The required bid forms include a General Bid Sheet, required licenses and certificates, certificate of insurance, certificate of non-collusion, contractor authorized signatory form, payment and performance bonds if applicable, and OSHA certificates for all employees.

This contract opportunity is subject to set-aside requirements under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) and Supplier Diversity Program (SDP). The SBPP requires the contract to be awarded to a Massachusetts-based small business if an eligible participant responds and meets the best value criteria, which includes having a principal place of business in Massachusetts, being in business for at least one year, employing 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees, and having gross revenues of $15 million or less based on a three-year average. The SDP requires a minimum 1% commitment to diverse businesses or non-profit organizations certified by the Supplier Diversity Office, which can earn additional evaluation points for higher commitments. The contract will be awarded under the OSD TRD04 Pumps & Motors trade category, and the applicable General Conditions and Supplemental Conditions will be included.