The City of New Bedford is seeking bids for a three-year contract for boiler maintenance and on-call services. Bids are due June 24, 2026. Up to four contracts will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidders. Electronic submission is required. DCAMM certification may be required for larger-scale work. Prevailing wage rates apply.
Bids must be submitted electronically by Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 3:00 p. m. EST.
The contractor must accept a purchase order for payment. Invoices are to be submitted in duplicate within fifteen 15 days of completion of services.
All services shall be guaranteed for a period of one year. Repairs shall be guaranteed to be operational for one 1 full year from the date of city's acceptance of the repair.
The city will award up to four 4 separate contracts to the lowest responsible and eligible bidders. The principal contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder, and backup contracts to the second, third, and fourth lowest bidders.
Respondents must be qualified and provide at least three 3 satisfactory references from prior contracts, preferably performed within the last 3 years and similar in size and scope.
Failure to respond to a service call within the required timeframe will be considered a breach of contract and cause for termination.
Failure to comply with bid requirements, including submitting incomplete or conditional bids, may result in disqualification.