Project_Info_Form.pdf

This is a Project Information Form submitted by the City of Meriden, Connecticut, Department of Facilities regarding the B026-09 Station 5 Boiler Replacement project. The project encompasses the complete replacement of the boiler system at Fire Station #5 located at 1075 East Main Street in Meriden, Connecticut, requiring the contractor to furnish all labor and materials for installation of a new gas-fired condensing boiler (Lochinvar Knight XL Model FTXL1000N-120 or approved equivalent) along with associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The contractor must also provide temporary domestic hot water during the construction period. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for November 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with a question submission deadline of December 3, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Sealed electronic bids must be submitted via the City eProcurement Portal no later than 11:00 a.m. on December 10, 2025. The contract will include an 18-month guarantee period from the date of acceptance, during which defective materials or workmanship must be repaired or replaced at no cost to the city.

The project budget is listed at $1,001 and is funded by the City of Meriden, with account number 00543 designated for billing. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to ten percent of the bid amount, along with a Non-Collusive Statement, Bidders' Qualification Statement, and Surety Guaranty Form. The successful contractor must obtain comprehensive insurance coverage including General Liability ($1,000,000 to $2,000,000), Auto Liability ($1,000,000), and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and must provide both a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond for 100% of the contract price. Prevailing wage rates apply, ranging from $21.42 to $66.72 depending on worker classification. Liquidated damages are assessed at $250 per calendar day for failure to meet the stipulated timeline. The City applies a local preference policy allowing Meriden-based businesses to potentially receive the award if their bid falls within ten percent of the lowest bid submitted.