GSD252316 B.55 Boiler Maintenance Technical Questions and Answers.docx

This is a Technical Questions and Answers document for Request for Quotation ARFQ 0211 GSD1700000057, issued by a state agency for annual comprehensive inspections, cleaning, and maintenance services for pressure boilers. The document addresses a bidder's inquiry regarding the required qualifications and certifications that personnel must possess to perform work under the contract. The specification originally referenced two certification pathways: a Boiler Inspection, Cleaning and Maintenance License, or Boiler Certification and Apprentice Certification completed prior to January 1, 2006. The document clarifies that these requirements apply as post-bid, pre-work mandatory requirements for the awarded vendor rather than as required bid documentation.

The revised specification permits vendors to meet qualifications by providing documentation of either a valid Division of Labor license to service high-pressure boilers or competency certification from a recognized training entity that provides HVAC license holder training for equipment service, whether through generic or factory-specific programs. The agency explicitly states that specifications 3.2.1 and 3.2.2 should be disregarded as required bid documentation but remains binding on the awarded contractor prior to performing any work, with documentation to be provided to the Agency representative.