Town of Carlisle Brick Building HVAC Project

The Town of Carlisle is soliciting sealed bids for the Brick Building HVAC Project, a municipal construction effort with an estimated value between $200,000 and $500,000. The project involves repairing and replacing the existing HVAC system within the Brick Building, including installing a high-efficiency natural gas furnace, ductless cooling units, and associated plumbing and electrical work, all to be completed within 180 days of the Notice to Proceed. Bidders can obtain detailed specifications and bid instructions electronically via the Town’s procurement website, with the deadline for bid submission set for 1 pm on August 21, 2025. The process follows Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Sections 44A-44J, with no set-aside restrictions, and emphasizes responsibility, responsiveness, and compliance with all applicable standards, codes, and laws. The contract incorporates comprehensive federal and state clauses covering payment procedures, insurance, indemnification, standards compliance, bonds, change order processes, and legal obligations, including affirmative action and non-discrimination requirements. Bidders must submit a bid deposit of at least 5%, provide a detailed breakdown of costs and quantities, and include all necessary certifications, such as tax compliance and debarment declarations. The project requires a licensed superintendent on-site full time, strict adherence to schedules, and coordination of inspections and testing, which are to occur at both the contractor’s facility and the project site. Payment applications are to be submitted in accordance with Massachusetts law, with progress payments made within 15 days of approval, contingent upon certification by the Designer and Owner’s Project Manager. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids and emphasizes that all work must meet referenced standards, including ASTM, SMACNA, and applicable building codes, with final acceptance contingent upon inspection and approval at the project site.