Battlement Mesa Boiler Upgrade

Garfield County is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the Battlement Mesa Boiler Upgrade project through Invitation for Bid (IFB-GC-FM-05-25), seeking a qualified contractor to replace an existing 550 MBH Burnham atmospheric boiler with a new 500 MBH Lochinvar Knight XL high-efficiency, sealed combustion boiler located at 1777 S Battlement Parkway in Battlement Mesa, Colorado. The project requires a comprehensive turn-key solution that includes replacing the air separator, expansion tank, heating water pumps, modifying boiler piping to a primary/secondary system, and routing new combustion air intake and vent through an existing louver. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 9:30 A.M., with bids due by 3:00 P.M. MST on Thursday, August 28, 2025, through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System. Bidders must have been primarily engaged in similar business for at least 24 months and meet specific qualifications, including providing insurance coverage with minimum limits for commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. Evaluation criteria will consider price, qualifications, experience, delivery time, and overall suitability for the county's needs.

The procurement offers a five percent price advantage to local bidders who obtain a Local Vendor Designation, and contractors must be prepared to use at least 80% Colorado labor. The project includes an optional add alternate for new Distech controls to be provided by MSI from Englewood, CO, which will integrate with the existing HVAC control system. Bidders must complete a comprehensive Statement of Qualifications, disclosing company information, legal standing, and previous work experience. The proposed contract term runs from September 8, 2025, through December 31, 2025, with all work to be completed by December 1, 2025. Contractors will be required to provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract price and maintain comprehensive insurance. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves a full boiler replacement with potential control system upgrades, suggesting a significant capital investment. Garfield County, as a political subdivision of Colorado, is exempt from federal excise and retail taxes, and reserves the right to reject any bid or terminate the contract if sufficient funds are not available.