The Newton Housing Authority Invites Sealed Bids From Contractors for the Annual Servicing, Repairing and Maintenance of HVAC and Related Mechanical & Plumbing Systems. The base term of this contract is for one year and shall extend from March 12, 2024 through March 11, 2027 with a possible option to renew for two additional one-year terms at the discretion of the Authority. The contract value for a 3-year term is estimated to be $320,000. DCAMM Certification is Required in the category of HVAC and plumbing. All bids must be accompanied by a bid deposit in an amount that is not less than five percent (5%) of the value of the bid, including all add alternates. Bid deposits, payable to the Newton Housing Authority, shall be either in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certified check, or a treasurer's or cashier's check issued by a responsible bank or trust company. Bidders are reminded that the bid deposit covers the Authority for damages when a bidder withdraws its bid after the bid submission date. Please be advised that the Authority will retain all bid deposits for withdrawn bids to the extent permitted by the law. All bids shall be submitted as one ORIGINAL and one COPY. All bids are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 149, Section 44 A-J. Wages are subject to minimum wage rates determined by the Massachusetts Department of Labor and Industries pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 149, Sec. 26 to 27H. The schedule of wage rates applicable to this contract is included in the bidding documents. In addition, the prevailing wage schedule will be updated annually for all public construction works lasting longer than one (1) year. You will be required to pay the rates set out in any updated prevailing wage schedule. Increases in prevailing wage schedules will not be the basis for change order re- quests. The successful bidder will be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance demonstrating current coverage of the type and amounts set forth in the Work Manual. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance and Labor and Materials Payment Bond each in the amount of 100% of the contract total. The Authority will reject any and all bids not in accordance with the above referenced General Laws. In addition, the Authority reserves the right to waive minor informalities in any or all bids or to reject any or all bids (in whole or in part) if it be in the public interest to do so.
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