South Building Humidifier Replacement and AHU COntrols Upgrade

The Massachusetts College of Art and Design is seeking bids for the replacement of the humidification system at the South Building in Boston, Massachusetts. The project includes the installation of five electric steam humidifiers, a new primary summer boiler, and an RO water treatment system. The contractor will also need to modify the air handler controls to reduce ventilation rates and install new airflow measuring stations. The project must be completed within 100 calendar days of the notice-to-proceed. The estimated cost of the project is $651,540.00. • The project requires the replacement of the humidification system serving the MassArt Art Museum's exhibition and exhibit storage spaces. • The contractor must have demonstrated experience in the replacement of humidification systems for museum/archival level occupancies performed in an occupied building. • The project is subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J and minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.149 §§26 to 27H inclusive. • The contractor must agree to contract with minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises as certified by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO). • The workforce participation benchmark is set at 6.9% for women and 15.3% for minorities.