Maintenance: HVAC Services/City

This contract provides comprehensive HVAC maintenance, repair, and 24/7 emergency services for every City‑owned building and school in Worcester, MA. The City issued a sealed‑bid, multiple‑award solicitation and selected the three lowest‑priced, qualified contractors from a pool of five respondents. Work is performed on an hourly‑rate basis (daytime and after‑hours) with a capped 15 % markup on materials, and each individual job may not exceed $50,000. The agreement runs for one year with the possibility of two additional one‑year renewals, and requires strict compliance with DCAMM eligibility, prevailing‑wage rules, M/WBE utilization targets, and safety/insurance standards. • Scope: Full‑service HVAC repair, preventive maintenance, and emergency response for all City facilities, including schools. • Pricing: Hourly labor rates (day & after‑hours) plus a maximum 15 % material markup; total bid prices ranged from ~$202 k to $248 k. • Requirements: DCAMM HVAC certification, 100 % performance & labor bonds, weekly certified payroll, OSHA safety training, and adherence to M/WBE and prevailing‑wage obligations.