WIS Boiler Replacements Bid Walk-thru Questions 11.21.25 - Additional Question.pdf

This is a bid walk-through questions and answers document from the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District in Massachusetts regarding boiler replacements at Williams Intermediate School. The project involves the removal and disposal of two existing HB Smith boilers and installation of two new HB Smith BRTS/28HE-8 cast-iron, knock-down hot-water boilers or approved equivalents, including concrete pad preparation, hydronic piping modification with fiberglass insulation, electrical and venting system connections, safety control installations, and operator training. A mandatory walkthrough was held on November 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with bid proposals due December 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The bid award is scheduled for December 5, 2025, with a project completion deadline of December 31, 2025.

The contractor qualifications require a minimum of ten years of verifiable experience installing commercial hydronic boiler systems, completion of at least three comparable K-12 or municipal projects within the past five years, employment of Massachusetts-licensed professionals, DCAMM Certification in HVAC, and OSHA 10-hour certification for all on-site personnel. Prospective vendors must submit proof of all listed qualifications and three references as part of the bid package, as these factors will be considered in the award process. The estimated construction cost ranges between $150,000 and $225,000. A bid bond of 5 percent and performance and payment bonds at 100 percent are required. The boiler equipment must have cast-iron sectional construction with approximately 850,000 BTU/hr output per unit and minimum 80 percent combustion efficiency. The awarded contractor must provide a one-year warranty including twenty-four-hour service. Prevailing wage regulations under M.G.L. Chapter 149, Sections 26-27 apply to the project.