Library Chiller Replacement Project: Filed Sub-Bidders

The Town of Hingham Public Library is undertaking a critical replacement of its aging cooling system, which dates back to the 2001 renovation and is now failing due to obsolete components no longer manufactured. This project is essential to maintain reliable building operations and ensure the Library can continue serving as a designated cooling center during summer heat events. The initiative follows a planned two-phase process: an initial $80,000 allocation in FY26 for engineering studies to develop a schematic narrative and preliminary budget pricing, followed by the creation of finalized construction documents for bidding and execution. The total estimated value of the construction contract is $1,400,000, with bids solicited under the state’s competitive bidding statutes and subject to Massachusetts prevailing wage laws, including minimum wage requirements set forth in M.G.L. c. 149, §§26 to 27H. The solicitation, identified as LCRPATM26ART16, is open for responses through July 2, 2026, and is directed toward contractors in the heating and cooling systems installation industry classified under NAICS 238220. Compliance with Massachusetts labor regulations is mandatory, requiring weekly certified payroll reporting, adherence to workforce participation goals of 15.3% for minorities and 6.9% for women, and proper documentation of apprenticeship hours. Owner-operators must certify their status and agree to pay prevailing wages if employing workers, ensuring equitable compensation across all levels of the workforce. All work must be performed at the Library’s location at 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham, MA, and contractors are expected to fully comply with all state and local procurement rules governing public infrastructure projects.