Water System Treatment & Testing REBID

The City of Cambridge is seeking bids for the Water System Treatment & Testing REBID under solicitation number COC-IFB-FY26-30864A, with submissions due by 11:00 a.m. on May 7, 2026, through the online Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cambridgema. The contract scope involves comprehensive maintenance and testing services for cooling towers, domestic water, chilled water, and hot water systems across multiple city buildings, requiring the contractor to install and monitor chemical feed systems, perform monthly water sampling and inspections, and ensure compliance with established water quality standards. Performance must adhere to certified water treatment protocols, including holding a Certified Water Technician (CWT) credential and a valid state pesticide applicator license, with deliverables encompassing monthly and semi-annual reporting, corrosion coupon analyses, and submission of safety data sheets and system diagrams. The contract will run for a base year with two optional one-year extensions, with pricing proposed separately for each year covering treatment services, glycol, and salt, though exact quantities and costs are to be determined by bidders. All work must be performed within Cambridge, Massachusetts, with deliveries made FOB destination to city locations listed in Appendix A, requiring proper packaging in DOT-approved containers, palletized for handling and labeled with full product identifiers per ANSI A13.1 standards. Contractors must comply with municipal ordinances including the Living Wage and Truck Safety requirements and provide a performance security bond. The contract prohibits subcontracting without written consent and mandates adherence to equal opportunity employment standards. Evaluation of proposals will prioritize technical compliance and adherence to testing and reporting protocols, though no formal scoring weights or award methodology are specified. Bidders must provide supporting documentation including three references if they manage five or more active treatment programs, proof of CWT certification, and affirm compliance with non-collusion and debarment requirements. Invoices are to follow milestone-based payment schedules, though no payment office, accounting codes, or contracting officer representatives are named. All submissions must be electronically filed via the procurement portal using Adobe Sign, with physical bids accepted only at City Hall as a secondary option.