The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (Bid No. 8530‑M6) for one‑time preventive‑maintenance services on approximately 303 refrigeration units across 53 public‑school facilities, followed by an inventory‑reporting requirement. The work includes cleaning, electrical checks, functional verification, and documentation of each piece of equipment, with a 1‑year warranty on labor and materials. The contract was awarded to Joe Warren & Sons at a total price of $29,475.
• Scope: Preventive maintenance on walk‑in, reach‑in, freezers, coolers, ice machines, etc., plus compilation of an inventory report.
• Schedule: Up to 120 days to complete maintenance after purchase order; additional 30 days to submit inventory documentation.
• Requirements: General liability $1M/$2M, auto liability $1M, workers’ comp, 1‑year guarantee, compliance with background‑check/CORI rules.