Project_Info_Form.pdf

This is a Project Information Form for the City of Meriden's Department of Facilities regarding the B026-09 Station 5 Boiler Replacement project. The City of Meriden is seeking a contractor to replace the boiler system at Fire Station #5, located at 1075 East Main Street in Meriden, Connecticut. The project scope includes furnishing all labor and materials for a comprehensive boiler replacement, specifically 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 construction. 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 includes 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, funded entirely through city sources, with account number 00543. All 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. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including General Liability ($1,000,000 to $2,000,000), Auto Liability ($1,000,000), and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits. The successful contractor will be required to provide both a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond for 100% of the contract price. Work must comply with the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code, applicable NFPA codes, NEC, and ASME standards. Prevailing wage rates apply, with hourly rates ranging from $21.42 to $66.72 depending on worker classification. Liquidated damages are set at $250 per calendar day for failure to meet the stipulated completion timeline. The City applies a local preference policy allowing Meriden-based businesses submitting bids within ten percent of the lowest bid to potentially receive award consideration.