Drinking Fountain Replacement Project / WPS

The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (No. 8211‑M4) to replace drinking‑water fixtures across multiple public‑school sites. The contract calls for complete removal of existing fountains, disposal, and installation of 91 new drinking‑water units (including bottle‑filling stations) with associated filters, compliant with ADA, Massachusetts Plumbing Code, and NSF/ANSI standards. The awardee must provide a 5 % bid security, 100 % performance and labor‑and‑materials bonds, meet DCAM eligibility, satisfy prevailing‑wage requirements, and adhere to the City’s Responsible Employer Ordinance and M/WBE utilization goals. The work period is June 24 2024 through October 4 2024, with weekly certified‑payroll and compliance reporting. The winning bid was submitted by N&T Mechanical Contractors, Inc. at a price of $390,500. • Scope: demolition, disposal, and installation of 91 drinking‑fountain systems at 30 school buildings. • Mandatory compliance: bid security, performance/payment bonds, prevailing‑wage, REO/M‑WBE certifications, insurance, and safety training. • Timeline: start 24 Jun 2024, completion 04 Oct 2024; bid deadline 12 Jun 2024, bid opening 14 Jun 2024.