Boiler Replacement at Fire Station 1 Bid #26-0910

The City of Bay City, located in Bay County, Michigan, is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive boiler replacement project at Fire Station 1, designated as Bid #26-0910. The procurement involves furnishing and installing a new Cleaver-Brooks ClearFire Condensing Boiler, which requires complete removal of the existing boiler and associated piping. Additional project requirements include asbestos abatement and disposal, boiler rigging, gas and water line piping, outdoor air sensor mounting, completion of a state-mandated CSD-1 inspection, and operator training. Bidders must be deemed a "Responsible Contractor" by the City of Bay City, which necessitates submitting a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire at least three weeks prior to the bid opening. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Fire Station 1, and attendance is compulsory for bid submission. Sealed bids are due Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Purchasing Department. Potential bidders must possess a current Plumbers License with Boiler Certification and demonstrate completion of three similar projects within the past year.

Bidders must comply with the City's Local Preference Policy, which may provide consideration to contractors located within Bay City. The project encompasses all labor, materials, equipment, mobilization, notification fees, disposal fees, and air monitoring fees, with waste to be manifested and disposed of in a Type II landfill adhering to local, federal, and state regulations. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant capital investment. The bid documents will be available on BidNet Direct, indicating a competitive and transparent procurement process. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be open to qualified contractors meeting the specified technical and licensing requirements. Interested firms should carefully review the full bid documentation and ensure compliance with all pre-qualification and submission guidelines to be considered for the boiler replacement project.