Filter & Belt Maintenance (HVAC) / WPS

The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (Bid No. 7714‑W2) for filter and belt maintenance on HVAC equipment taller than 12 ft located at Worcester Public Schools facilities. The work includes providing and installing filters, belts, greasing bearings, marking installations, operating on a second‑shift schedule, removing trash, and updating a spreadsheet of completed work. The contract was awarded to William F. Lynch for $205,000 after the lowest bid was withdrawn. • Scope: HVAC filter & belt replacement, greasing, documentation, and waste removal for equipment > 12 ft high. • Schedule: Work performed 3 PM‑11 PM, Monday‑Friday; completion required within 60 days of purchase‑order receipt. • Requirements: Contractor must have HVAC/mechanical experience, meet $1 M/$2 M liability insurance, provide a one‑year warranty, and operate under a fixed‑price sealed‑bid.