IFB 2026-10 Heating and Cooling as needed
Federal opportunity from DTH001 - Town Hall • Town of Dracut. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 18, 2026. Industry: NAICS 72, 15, 12.
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Description
The Town of Dracut, MA, invites sealed bids from qualified contractors pursuant to M.G.L. c.30, 39M, c. 149 26 to 27H inclusive for On-Call Heating & Cooling repairs, maintenance and installations, as needed in Town owned buildings, within the Town of Dracut. The IFB is available as of February 25, 2026, and can be downloaded at https://www.dracutma.gov/Bids.aspx.
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The Town of Dracut, MA is seeking bids for On-Call Heating & Cooling services, including repairs, maintenance, and installations in town-owned buildings. The invitation for bids (IFB 2026-10) is available for download starting February 25, 2026, with a response deadline of March 18, 2026. Contractors will need to adhere to M.G.L. c.30, 39M, c. 149 26 to 27H legislation regarding public works.
The Town aims to establish a contract for Heating & Cooling services to address ongoing maintenance and installation needs within its facilities.
- Licensed HVAC contractors
- Local contractors with experience in municipal projects
- Companies with a proven track record in heating and cooling services
- Conduct regular maintenance on existing heating and cooling systems
- Perform emergency repairs as needed
- Install new heating and cooling systems in Town buildings
- Respond to service requests within specified timeframes
- Completed bid proposal
- Valid licenses and certifications
- Insurance documentation
- List of previous similar projects
- References from past clients
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- Bids must comply with M.G.L. c.30, 39M and c.149 26 to 27H regulations
- Documentation must be provided to ensure compliance with local codes
- Propose competitive pricing for both labor and materials
- Consider offering fixed rates for emergency repairs
- Include volume discounts for large projects or extended contracts
- Consider partnering with local subcontractors for extensive projects
- Explore teaming arrangements with certified HVAC specialists
- Engage logistics firms for timely service delivery
- Potential delays in project award due to bid evaluation
- Changes in legislation impacting compliance requirements
- Market fluctuations affecting material costs
- What are the expected response times for service requests?
- Are there specific performance metrics the Town expects contractors to meet?
- What is the budget allocated for this contract?
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- Specific budget for the contract
- Details on the average number of service requests per year
- Information on prior bid responses or awarded contracts
- List of specific buildings included in the maintenance scope
- Any existing service contracts or vendors currently engaged
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