TABLE_OF_CONTENTS-19120_BEMIS_ASSOC.pdf

This is a Table of Contents document for a competitive sealed bid solicitation issued by the City of Meriden, Connecticut, for the replacement of the boiler system at Fire Station #5, located at 1075 East Main Street. The project requires furnishing all labor and materials for a comprehensive boiler replacement, including installation of a new gas-fired condensing boiler (Lochinvar Knight XL Model FTXL1000N-120 or approved equivalent), mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and provision of temporary domestic hot water during construction. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for November 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with a question 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 additional cost to the city.

Each bid must include 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 must provide both a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond for 100% of the contract price. 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 completion deadlines. The City applies a local preference policy allowing Meriden-based businesses submitting bids within ten percent of the lowest bid to potentially receive the award. The project budget is listed at $1,001, funded through account number 00543.