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Hydraulic & Mechanical Gate Maintenance

This bid is for hydraulic and mechanical gate maintenance at Otis Reservoir Dam, 410 Tolland Rd, East Otis, MA 01029.

Due: December 7, 2026
Location: East Otis, MA
Posted on: COMMBUYS
Notice ID: BD-27-1020-DCRCU-DC250-134936

The original documents

Deadline: December 7, 2026

DCR 999 Otis Reservoir Dam Hydraulic System Maintenance RFR final.pdf PDF · 33 pages
DCR 999 Evaluation Criteria.docx DOCX · 1 page
DCR 999 Otis Reservoir Dam Hydraulic System Maintenance Bidders Response Form.docx DOCX · 2 pages
PPD Form~7.pdf PDF · 1 page
EPP Form~11.pdf PDF · 2 pages
DCR 999 Vendor Name Business References.docx DOCX · 1 page

See the original on www.commbuys.com

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What they need

ScheduleFive annual inspections and routine maintenance visits over five years, typically January–March; anticipated start January 2027.
EquipmentRodney Hunt crest gate, stop logs and lifting device, hydraulic cylinders and piping, power unit, accumulator, heaters, electrical controls, and slide gates with electric actuators.
ServicesInspect, clean, lubricate, test system operation, replace filters, sample and laboratory-test hydraulic fluid, recharge accumulator nitrogen as needed, and repair nonfunctioning components.
ReportingSubmit findings, test results, repair recommendations, and spare-parts inventory reconciliation within 30 days of each inspection; replenish used spare parts.
ExperienceContractor, field technician, and hydraulic-fluid laboratory must each have at least 10 years of relevant experience.
PricingProvide a lump sum for five annual visits, a per-cycle price for installing/removing/stacking stop logs, technician and assistant hourly rates, and a $10,000 parts allowance reimbursed at cost without markup.

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What you have to submit

Pulled from the 6 solicitation documents (40 pages). Each item links to the page it came from. Check the originals and any amendments before you bid.

1How and where to submit

Only electronic quotes submitted via COMMBUYS will be accepted in response to this RFR.Source: DCR 999 Otis Reservoir Dam Hydraulic System Maintenance RFR final.pdf, page 23

2Deadline

Quotes are due 12/7/26 at 2:00 PM (Bid Opening Date/Time in COMMBUYS).Source: DCR 999 Otis Reservoir Dam Hydraulic System Maintenance RFR final.pdf, page 24

3Forms to fill out

Required procurement forms (see enclosed forms) must be returned with the quote.Source: DCR 999 Otis Reservoir Dam Hydraulic System Maintenance RFR final.pdf, page 23
Reference Form is among the attachments in the COMMBUYS bid record.Source: DCR 999 Otis Reservoir Dam Hydraulic System Maintenance RFR final.pdf, page 26

4Site visit

Bidder's Conference on site is not required: 11/9/2026 at 10:00 AM, 410 Tolland Rd, East Otis, MA 01029.Source: DCR 999 Otis Reservoir Dam Hydraulic System Maintenance RFR final.pdf, page 24

5Questions deadline

Questions are due November 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM through the COMMBUYS Bid Q&A tab.Source: DCR 999 Otis Reservoir Dam Hydraulic System Maintenance RFR final.pdf, page 24

6Licenses you need

Bidders must be registered with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue and meet all DOR requirements to conduct business in the Commonwealth.Source: DCR 999 Otis Reservoir Dam Hydraulic System Maintenance RFR final.pdf, page 21

7Pricing format

Annual inspection and routine maintenance is a lump sum item covering five (5) annual inspections.Source: DCR 999 Otis Reservoir Dam Hydraulic System Maintenance RFR final.pdf, page 18
Each additional year authorized by the DCR is a lump sum item, for up to five (5) years.Source: DCR 999 Otis Reservoir Dam Hydraulic System Maintenance RFR final.pdf, page 18
Bid must include $10,000.00 for furnishing and transporting all materials and parts; hourly rates are also bid for Field Service Technician and Assistant.Source: DCR 999 Otis Reservoir Dam Hydraulic System Maintenance RFR final.pdf, page 18

Past history: who won Electrical work in Massachusetts

Recent federal contract awards (federal buyers) in the same industry in Massachusetts, from USAspending.gov. These are comparable jobs, not earlier rounds of this exact solicitation.

Typical award: $19K to $89Kmiddle half of 14 recent awards · median $30K

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Johnson Controls Fire Protection LPRepair fire alarm south weymouth, MA	$7,000	U.S. Coast Guard	Aug 2026
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Infra-Red Building & Power Service, INC.Emergency repair to electrical panel power OUT in bulding and piers	$18,433	U.S. Coast Guard	Aug 2026

Losing bids are not made public on most government buys, so only the winner and price are shown.

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