Berkshire SC - VRF Installation

Solicitation BD-27-1107-FREG5-ACCOU-132395, issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Trial Court Facilities Management and Capital Planning Region V, seeks a contractor to install a four-head Variable Refrigerant Flow VRF comfort cooling system at the Berkshire Superior Court Clerk's Office in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The project includes the installation of an outdoor condenser unit at the basement or ground level, refrigerant piping, electrical work, and any necessary core drilling. Preferred equipment brands are Daikin or Mitsubishi, and the system must be a four-zone mini/multi split configuration with individual temperature controls at each head. The guaranteed completion date for the project is April 30, 2027. Bids are due by September 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM, with a pre-bid conference held on September 1, 2026. Submission requirements include a detailed cost breakdown of materials, equipment, and permits via the General Bid Form, a one-year parts warranty letter, and a contractor authorized signatory form for new vendors. Compliance with Massachusetts prevailing wage laws is mandatory, and a 50 percent payment bond is required for contracts exceeding 25,000 dollars. Additionally, the awarded contractor must provide proof of insurance, OSHA certificates for all employees, and ensure all personnel undergo CORI background checks before starting work.