DDS 27-08 HVAC Controls Upgrade

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) invites sealed bids for:

• Project Name: DDS 27-08 HVAC Controls Upgrade
• Project Location: Hogan Regional Center, 450 Maple Street, Danvers, MA
• Est. Construction Cost: **$223,000.00**
• DCAMM Prime Certification: HVAC Category
• DCAMM Sub-bidder Certification: None

General Scope of Work: Replacement of existing controls with new HVAC controls as noted in the plans and specifications.

The project consists of demolition and removal of existing HVAC controls, installation of new HVAC controls, disconnect and reconnect of electrical conduit and wire powering branch circuits for controls panels, installation of wall finishes to support the HVAC controls installation, and any other work associated with completing the work. DDS Hogan Regional Center consists of a large campus with multiple buildings for the purpose of providing residential housing and care for the client.

Proposals will ONLY be submitted electronically online via COMMBUYS website by the General Bids Submission Deadline on forms furnished by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Contract, Specifications and/or Plans will ONLY be available at COMMBUYS from 11/04/2026 through general bid opening.

Each General bid and sub-bid proposal must be secured by an uploaded photocopy of an accompanying deposit of **5%** of the total bid amount, including all alternates, in the form of a bid bond, a certified treasurer’s or cashier's check made payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. After the bid results are posted, the three lowest bidders will mail with tracking (or Fedex) the Awarding Authority the original 5% bid deposit to the name and address above. Subsequent to Award, Contractor must be capable of securing Performance & Payment Bonds each in the amount specified in the Contract Documents.

The lowest Bidder will be determined on the basis of the sum of the base Bid and the accepted alternates. The Department reserves the right to waive any informality in or reject any or all Bids if it is in the public interest to do so.

Project Duration: One hundred sixty (160) calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages for failure to complete work on time is $500 per day.