Victaulic Fitting Replacement

The Northborough-Southborough Regional School District is soliciting bids from qualified plumbing contractors for the Victaulic Fitting Replacement project at Algonquin Regional High School. The scope of work involves providing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to repair leaks in the hot-water heating distribution system, which includes site preparation, system isolation, draining glycol and water mixtures, and the installation of new fittings and gaskets. The project has a budget not to exceed 75,000 dollars. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for October 13, 2026, and sealed bids must be submitted to the Office of the Superintendent of Schools by 11:00 AM on October 21, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Requirements for bidders include providing three performance references from Massachusetts public or municipal organizations and certifying that all employees have completed a 10-hour OSHA-approved construction safety and health course. Submission packages must include a bid bond or deposit equal to 5 percent of the bid value, along with certifications regarding non-collusion, tax compliance, professional practice, and labor harmony. Awarded contractors must provide a payment bond of at least 50 percent of the contract price if the total exceeds 25,000 dollars, maintain public liability, property damage, and workers compensation insurance, and comply with M.G.L. c. 149 prevailing wage laws.