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RFP opportunitySolicitation 27-27

HVAC Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services for Somerville Schools and Municipal Buildings

Submission deadlineDec 2, 2026See documents for time and submission instructions
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The City of Somerville seeks a contractor to furnish all labor, materials, parts, and equipment for HVAC preventative maintenance and repair services across various schools and agency buildings. The work requires maintaining, inspecting, testing, and repairing all HVAC mechanical systems, including heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and temperature control components. Eligibility requires onshore U.S. organizations, and general bidders must submit DCAMM Certification and an Update Statement for HVAC for contracts exceeding $150,000. Bidders must also provide a signed cover letter, general bid form, references, OSHA forms, W-9, and various city compliance forms, alongside 100 percent performance and payment bonds upon award. A pre-bid meeting occurs on November 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST, and questions must be submitted by November 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Sealed bids must be delivered to the Procurement & Contracting Services Department by December 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. The estimated construction cost is $3,500,000 for an initial 16-month term running from March 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028, with an optional 12-month renewal.

Buyer and opportunity details

Client
City of Somerville
Solicitation No.
27-27

Scope of work

  • Preventative maintenance program and annual maintenance plan
  • Inspect, test, maintain, and repair HVAC mechanical systems
  • 24/7 emergency response services
  • On-call scheduled repair, upgrade, and installation work up to $30,000 per project
  • Furnish all required labor, materials, parts, and equipment
  • Furnish cost estimates and survey potential work at no additional cost
  • Maintain work order tracking software and provide City access
  • Submit two complete copies of maintenance manuals and as-built drawings

Minimum qualifications

  • Minimum of ten (10) years of service and installation experience
  • DCAMM certified in the HVAC category with Certificate of Eligibility and Update Statement
  • Hold all licenses and certifications required by federal, state and local authorities
  • Completion of OSHA 10-hour training for contractor and all designated tradespeople
  • Three (3) references with similar full responsibility mechanical service contracts of not less than three (3) years
  • Located within a 25-mile radius of Somerville or have a primary branch office within 25 miles
  • Letter signed by corporate officer indicating compliance with contractor qualifications

Documents to include with your response

  • Signed Cover Letter
  • Form for General Bid
  • Bid Form for Alternates (if applicable)
  • Unit Price Form (if applicable)
  • Somerville Living Wage Form
  • Quality Requirements Form
  • Certificate of Non-Collusion & Tax Compliance
  • Certificate of Signature Authority
  • Reference Form
  • 5% Bid Deposit

Key dates

IFB Issued
11/04/2026
Mandatory site visit
11/12/2026 at 9 AM EST
Deadline for Submitting Questions to IFB
11/17/2026 by 2PM EST
Bids Due
12/02/2026 by 2PM EST
Anticipated Contract Award
12/15/2026
Est. Contract Commencement Date
03/01/2027
Date of Substantial Completion
06/30/2028
Date of Final Completion
06/30/2028

How to submit

Method
Online via BidExpress.com or sealed hard copy
Instructions
Online via Bidexpress.com or submit one (1) original sealed bid package and one (1) electronic copy on a USB drive in Adobe Acrobat format to Procurement & Contracting Services Department, City of Somerville, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143.

Contract details

Term
Initial 16 month term (03/01/2027 to 06/30/2028) with the option for 1 12 month renewal exercisable at the sole discretion of the City
Estimated value
$3,500,000.00 for initial 16 month term
Place of performance
Various locations around Somerville, MA
Insurance and bonding
General Liability, Massachusetts Workers' Compensation under MGL c. 152, and Automobile Liability insurance required of awarded vendor; 5% bid deposit/bond required with bid; 100% Performance Bond and 100% Payment Bond required post-award.
Funding
State Prevailing Wages (MGL c. 149); Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certificate and Davis Bacon references apply if federally funded
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