SLED Opportunity · MASSACHUSETTS · COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS, DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION

    P26-3636-M6A

    Issued by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, Dept. of Conservation & Recreation
    localRFPCommonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, Dept. of Conservation & RecreationSol. 45636
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due Apr 9, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Feb 25, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Commonwealth of
    local
    NAICS CODE
    238220
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    RFP for maintenance, repair, and equipment replacement of rink refrigeration systems in Massachusetts. Includes participation requirements for minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses. Contract duration is 1,095 days with liquidated damages for delays.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    45636
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    active
    Level
    local
    Published Date
    February 25, 2026
    Due Date
    April 9, 2026
    NAICS Code
    238220AI guide
    Agency
    Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, Dept. of Conservation & Recreation

    Description

    Rink Refrigeration Maintenance & Service Maintenance, Servicing, Repair & Equipment Replacement of all Rink Refrigeration Systems including routine Annual & Seasonal maintenance, facility startup and shutdown, repair of equipment and associated systems, replacement of dehumidification and refrigeration equipment (when necessary), and modernization of systems The work is to be accomplished within 1,095 calendar days of a notice to proceed. Liquidated damages in the amount of $ 500.00 per day will be assessed if the work has not been completed in accordance with the provisions of the contract within the time specified (as extended by any authorized extension of time granted in accordance with the contract provisions). The proposed contract includes a requirement of 6% of the bid price for minority-owned business enterprises and a requirement of 10% for women-owned business enterprises. The applicable local minority workforce utilization percentage is a minimum requirement of 15.3%. The applicable local women workforce utilization percentage is a minimum requirement of 6.9%. The Commonwealth requires participation of Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (“VOBE”) on its construction projects. The Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise benchmark for this contract is 3.0%. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid deposit, payable to the Department of Conservation and Recreation in the amount of 5% of the bid. Bid Bonds must be submitted electronically, please ensure your company and your bonding agent's company register with one of the Bid Bond agencies affiliated with Bid Express: If you need additional assistance, please call the Bid Express Customer Support Team at 888-352-2439, available Monday - Friday from 7:00am – 8:00pm (EST). You can also email the team support@bidexpress.com or refer to the Vendor Resource page Bids are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 149, sections 44A to H, inclusive. In addition, bids are also subject to Ch. 30, Sect. 39F, G, H and M inclusive. Wages are subject to minimum wage rates as per Mass. Gen. L. Ch. 149, sections 26 to 27D inclusive. The Department reserves the right to waive any informalities in or to reject any and all bids if it be in the public interest to do so. All Bidders for this project are required to be certified with the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance with (DCAMM Prime) in Mechanical Systems and must submit with the bid an update of their respective qualifications. Nicole LaChapelle Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation

    Key dates

    1. February 25, 2026Published
    2. April 9, 2026Responses Due

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