The Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) is issuing a multi‑state Invitation for Bid (ID MC13‑G03) to procure a broad range of HVAC‑related equipment, motors, pumps, compressors, controls and associated services for its 2,800+ member institutions across New England. Vendors may submit a full‑catalog offering or bid by individual categories, providing a single discount per brand, volume‑tier discounts, and required warranty, freight and FOB terms. The award will result in a five‑year contract with a 1 % administrative service fee on all sales, quarterly reporting requirements, and compliance with prevailing‑wage rules in all participating states.
• Scope includes HVAC units, motors, pumps, compressors, drives, controls, indoor‑air‑quality testing, and related installation/maintenance services.
• Bidders must supply detailed pricing (discount %), warranty, freight, and FOB details per the Offer Table, and must attend an optional pre‑bid webinar on May 8 2026.
• The contract term is five years, with anticipated start September 1 2026; MHEC will collect quarterly sales data and apply a 1 % contract service fee.