Request for Proposal (RFP 2026-01)
BRTA Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC)
HVAC Replacement
The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) is requesting proposals from qualified HVAC firms to provide Contractor services to replace 2 rooftop HVAC Package Units and 1 Condenser at the BRTA Intermodal Transportation Center in Pittsfield, MA. 3 additional stand-alone rooftop units should also be quoted for replacement as Alternate Pricing, if there are remaining grant funds after replacement of 2 Package Units and 1 condenser. Any contract awarded under this Request for Proposals (RFP) is subject to financial assistance contracts between the BRTA and the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and/or the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). The contract will therefore be subject to the regulations of both FTA and MassDOT.
The RFP will be issued on July 28, 2025. To request a copy of the RFP package, please contact the BRTA at info@berkshirerta.gov . There will be a mandatory Site Review for all proposers to see the current rooftop HVAC units and corresponding computer system. Also, prospective proposers will have the ability to ask and receive answers to questions at this event. This will be held August 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM DST, with a rain date of August 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM DST.
Proposers should prepare any additional written questions and submit prior to 11:00 AM DST on August 21, 2025. Sealed proposals must be received at the BRTA Administrative Office prior to 11:00 AM DST on September 15, 2025, by mail or in person, 1 Columbus Ave. Suite 201, Pittsfield, MA 01201. This project needs to be completed and accepted by BRTA by June 20, 2026.
| July 28, 2025 | RFP Issued |
| August 11, 2025 | 9:30 AM Mandatory Site Review |
| August 12, 2025 | 9:30 AM Mandatory Site Review (Rain Date) |
| August 21, 2025 | Written Questions Due Prior to 11 AM |
| August 27, 2025 | Answers to Questions |
| September 15, 2025 | Proposals Due Prior to 11 AM |
| October 1, 2025 | Contract Awarded |
The BRTA reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals as it deems in its own best interest.