Opportunity
Massport #IFB # 27-15
Somerville seeks overhead door repairs, maintenance, and inspection for municipal buildings
Posted
September 09, 2026
Respond By
September 23, 2026
Identifier
IFB # 27-15
NAICS
238290
The City of Somerville, Massachusetts, Department of Public Works is seeking bids for a contract covering repairs, maintenance, replacements, and inspection of overhead doors at municipal buildings and schools. - Government Buyer: - City of Somerville, Department of Public Works, Procurement & Contracting Services (Contact: Matthew Bennett) - Scope of Work: - On-call repairs, maintenance, and replacements for sectional, glass, roll-up, insulated, and uninsulated overhead doors - Preventative maintenance scheduled quarterly for fire stations and the public safety building - Annual preventative maintenance for other municipal buildings - Includes labor, materials, and parts - Service Requirements: - Contractor must have at least 10 years of experience with overhead door systems - 24-hour emergency response capability; must respond within 1 hour for emergencies - OSHA certification and compliance with Massachusetts prevailing wage laws - Written service requests and prior authorization required for all work - Estimated Contract Value: - $135,000 - Notable Requirements: - Payment bond for 50% of contract value - Compliance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149 (vertical construction) - Quarterly and annual preventative maintenance schedules - No specific OEMs or brands are mentioned; bidders must supply compatible parts and materials for a variety of overhead door types.
Description
This solicitation is for a maintenance and repair contract for overhead doors at various municipal buildings throughout Somerville, Massachusetts. The contract requires experience with overhead door systems, 24-hour response capability, and OSHA certification. The estimated construction cost is $135,000. The contract period is from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2027. The managing department is the Department of Public Works, with Matthew Bennett as the project manager.