Bid Ref. #26-050-R Boiler Replacement 225 Judicial Building

The City of Albany Procurement Division is requesting sealed bids on behalf of the Dougherty County Board of Commissioners for replacement of two 1,500,000 BTU boilers and associated circulation pumps at the Dougherty County Judicial Building, 225 Pine Avenue, Albany, Georgia, with bids due August 21, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

The scope includes removal and disposal of two existing boilers and installation of two new Patterson-Kelley Modufire N1500MFD non-condensing boilers with new circulation pumps, exhaust stacking, and electrical service. Boilers must meet ASME Section IV certification and ANSI Z21.13/CSA 4.9 compliance, feature a minimum 5:1 turndown ratio, and achieve at least 85% thermal efficiency. Bidders must submit a preliminary project schedule identifying anticipated equipment delivery dates.

The contract is awarded on a lump-sum basis to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total base bid. All work must be substantially complete within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $100 per calendar day for delays beyond that period. A Pre-Construction Conference is required with the successful bidder prior to Notice to Proceed.

A 5% Bid Bond is required with all submissions. The successful bidder must furnish 100% Performance and Payment Bonds in accordance with Georgia law. General liability insurance requirements include $1,000,000 per accident, $1,000,000 property damage per accident, and $1,000,000 product/completed operations liability, plus Workers' Compensation Insurance in statutory Georgia limits with $100,000 Employers' Liability. Payment terms are Net 30 days. Contractors must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and register with the Federal E-Verify program. The contractor is responsible for securing all permits, licenses, and inspections and obtaining a City of Albany Occupational Tax Certificate. A one-year general warranty on all materials, labor, and workmanship applies, with the contractor responsible for transferring manufacturer warranties and completing factory-required registration within thirty days of start-up. Sealed bids must be delivered to 222 Pine Avenue, Suite 260, Albany, Georgia 31701.