City of Lawrence - On-Call Boiler Services - Invitation For Bids - 2026
City of LawrenceCity · Lawrence, MA- Due
- Feb 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 19, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Glenn Gary
The 30-second brief
The City of Lawrence seeks bids from qualified contractors to provide labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for on-call boiler and burner repairs, preventative maintenance, emergency service, and state inspections throughout city-owned buildings and schools. The work encompasses routine and emergency repairs for gas-firing, light oil-firing, and heavy oil-firing burners, steel steam and hot water boilers, domestic hot water heaters, boiler feed pump repairs, boiler tube replacements, and associated piping up to 10 inches. Bidders must have at least 10 years of experience in the boiler/burner service business, maintain a minimum workforce of 8 full-time oil/gas burner technicians with unrestricted licenses, own or lease at least 6 service trucks, and possess DCAMM certification in Mechanical Systems. The contract term is three years with bid pricing remaining firm. Submission deadline is February 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Questions are due by January 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM. A 5% bid deposit, 100% payment and performance bonds, OSHA 10-hour certification, and prevailing wage compliance are required.
Lowest total bid price, meeting quality requirements and DCAMM certification
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Summary
The City of Lawrence seeks bids from qualified contractors to provide labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for on-call boiler and burner repairs, preventative maintenance, emergency service, and state inspections throughout city-owned buildings and schools.
The work encompasses routine and emergency repairs for gas-firing, light oil-firing, and heavy oil-firing burners, steel steam and hot water boilers, domestic hot water heaters, boiler feed pump repairs, boiler tube replacements, and associated piping up to 10 inches. Bidders must have at least 10 years of experience in the boiler/burner service business, maintain a minimum workforce of 8 full-time oil/gas burner technicians with unrestricted licenses, own or lease at least 6 service trucks, and possess DCAMM certification in Mechanical Systems. The contract term is three years with bid pricing remaining firm. Submission deadline is February 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Questions are due by January 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM. A 5% bid deposit, 100% payment and performance bonds, OSHA 10-hour certification, and prevailing wage compliance are required.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest total bid price, meeting quality requirements and DCAMM certification
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
12- Respondent’s Checklist
- Letter of Transmittal
- 5% Bid Deposit
- OSHA Compliance Certification
- DCAMM Update Statement & Certificate of Eligibility
- Form for General Bid
- References
- Certificate of Non-Collusion
- Certificate of Tax Compliance
- Clerk Certificate
- W9 Form
- Acknowledgement of Addenda
- Submit to
- City of Lawrence, Office of the City Clerk, 200 Common Street, Room 201, Lawrence, MA 01840
- Scope location
- Lawrence, MA
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from City of Lawrence?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 2, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City of Lawrence, Office of the City Clerk, 200 Common Street, Room 201, Lawrence, MA 01840. For questions, contact Glenn Gary.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including City of Lawrence in MA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Glenn Gary. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest total bid price, meeting quality requirements and DCAMM certification" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Lawrence?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Lawrence are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Lawrence regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Respondent’s Checklist, Letter of Transmittal, 5% Bid Deposit, OSHA Compliance Certification, DCAMM Update Statement & Certificate of Eligibility, Form for General Bid, References, Certificate of Non-. Review the full document from City of Lawrence for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lawrence, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.