BID 2025-25_Apr_21_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

The document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Town of Stratford, Connecticut, solicitation number BID 2025-25, for a boiler replacement project at Chapel Street Elementary School. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to perform comprehensive boiler infrastructure upgrades, including asbestos abatement of boiler packing and patching, complete removal of two existing boilers, and installation of two new boilers with associated work. The bid solicitation was released on February 10, 2025, with a firm submission deadline of February 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. A vendor question and clarification period is available from February 10, 2025, at 11:15 AM EST until February 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, during which potential bidders can submit written inquiries to Phillip Ryan, the Purchasing Agent.

The procurement is structured as an open competitive bid accessible to all vendors, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and payment terms established as Net 30 days, contingent upon approval from the project architect/engineer and relevant Town boards. No specific estimated total value is disclosed, and the bid explicitly prohibits electronic submissions. Vendors responding to this bid should possess proven experience in school facility mechanical systems replacement, hold appropriate asbestos handling certifications, and demonstrate technical expertise in comprehensive boiler system installation. The project represents a critical infrastructure upgrade for the Chapel Street Elementary School, requiring specialized mechanical and environmental remediation capabilities.