RFP SSU 2027-02 Tradesperson Electrical, Drain Cleaning, HVAC-R Installation, Repair and Maintenance
- Source
- COMMBUYS
- Reference
- Not published

November 17, 2026. Bids go directly to the issuer, not through PMRFP.
- Closes
- November 17, 2026in 14 days
- Trade
- Property Maintenance, HVAC, Electrical
- Funding / buyer
- Public buyer
- Location
- Massachusetts
- Source
- COMMBUYS
Work type and buyer type are read from the title and the buyer's name; where those don't make it clear, the line is left out.
In plain language
Salem State University wants on-call electrical, drain cleaning, and HVAC-R repair, maintenance, and installation services in Massachusetts.
Summarized from the notice's own text.
Massachusetts. Salem State University (Default Data Conversion Department): Salem State University ("University") through the office of the Chief Procurement Officer invites electronic proposals from qualified, licensed trade contractors to provide on-call electrical, drain cleaning, or HVAC-R repair, maintenance,…
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What to prepare to bid
A general checklist for Massachusetts. It is not read from this notice.
Liability insurance
Expect commercial general liability insurance and, for vehicles on site, auto liability. Limits: [confirm with the tender documents].
Workers' compensation
Proof of coverage or a certificate. Rules differ by state. [confirm with the tender documents]
Bonding
A bid bond or agreement to bond is common on construction tenders, with performance and labour and material payment bonds if you win. In the municipal tenders we reviewed, 10% bid security and 50% bonds were typical. Amounts: [confirm with the tender documents].
Contractor licence
Many states license contractors, and the rules differ by state and trade. [confirm with the tender documents]
Health and safety
Some buyers ask for your health and safety program or your safety record, and some owners ask you to register with a safety prequalification service such as ISNetworld or Avetta. [confirm with the tender documents]
Forms to expect
A bid or tender form, bid security if asked, an insurance certificate, your clearance letter, references or past projects, and a list of subcontractors. Submit exactly what the tender documents list.
Confirm every item against the tender documents. This is a guide, not legal advice, and requirements change.
General guide, as of Oct 2026.
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