FMO26281 HVAC Upgrade - Mini Split Installation Westfield AASF #2 (MA National Guard)

The Military Division of Massachusetts is soliciting bids for an HVAC upgrade at the Westfield AASF #2 facility for the MA National Guard. The project involves the installation of two 5-ton outdoor compressor/condenser units supporting eight indoor air handlers across four specific areas: the Engine Repair Shop and Sheet Metal Shop (heating and A/C), and the GSE Room and Supply Rooms (A/C only). Technical requirements specify the use of R-454B refrigerant, the installation of protective bollards for outdoor units, and strict adherence to City, County, and State electrical codes. The estimated project cost is $55,000, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest, responsible, and eligible bidder based on a lump sum bid. Bidders must submit electronic quotes via COMMBUYS by November 30 at 10:00 AM, including a 5% bid bond, a Non-Collusion form, and a Commonwealth Authorized Signatory form. Awarded contractors must provide a certificate of liability insurance naming the MA National Guard as additionally insured and a payment bond of 50% of the project value. Labor requirements include the payment of prevailing wages, submission of certified payroll, and a mandatory 10-hour OSHA-approved construction safety course for all employees. The installation must be accepted by the Construction Facilities Management Office (CFMO), with warranty requirements of five years for compressors and sealed system parts and one year for all other parts and labor.