Portland Public Schools Planet bids #2026-044

Portland Public Schools HVAC and Boiler Maintenance and Repair Support

Portland Public Schools is seeking on-call HVAC and boiler maintenance and repair support across District facilities. - Government buyer: Portland Public Schools, School District No. 1J, Purchasing & Contracting, Multnomah County, Oregon. - Scope: Troubleshoot and repair HVAC and boiler systems, including steam and hydronic boilers, DDC and pneumatic controls, fans, Univents, heat exchangers, and chillers. A sample work order describes a failed ductless air conditioner in Couch room 218, a wet floor, and a possible plugged condensation pump. - Technician capacity and pricing: The District anticipates a minimum of two technicians, requests two or three primary technicians per contractor, and estimates approximately 40 hours per week per technician. Proposals must provide HVAC technician rates (weighted 0.75) and boiler technician rates (weighted 0.25), including regular, overtime, double-time, and materials-markup rates. Actual work volume is not guaranteed; HVAC technicians are expected to be used more frequently. - Named OEMs and controls: Delta, ALC, Honeywell, and Distech Controls are identified as controls used in District systems. No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are requested. - Notable requirements: Rates must include mileage, per diem, and other associated costs; BOLI wage rates apply. Technicians use a District-provided tablet to receive and document work, and the District must be notified before parts purchases over $300. Work may include occasional after-hours or weekend emergency service. The solicitation also identifies a public works bond, fingerprint-based criminal-history verification, and sustainable business practices as requirements or topics.

Description

Portland Public Schools is seeking proposals for HVAC maintenance and repair daily support. The scope includes support services at District facilities, with a minimum of two technicians anticipated. Proposal rates are to include mileage or per diem and other costs associated with the scope of work; BOLI wage rates apply. Responses must be submitted electronically through PlanetBids by October 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time.

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