Boiler Replacement at Fire Station 1 Bid #26-1001

The City of Bay City, located in Bay County, Michigan, is seeking sealed bids for Bid #26-1001, a comprehensive boiler replacement project at Fire Station 1, situated at 1401 Center Avenue. The procurement requires a qualified contractor to remove the existing boiler and install a new one, with a detailed scope of work including gas and water line piping, outdoor air sensor mounting, and completing a state-mandated CSD-1 inspection. Bidders must possess a current Plumbers License from the State of Michigan and Boiler Certification, and demonstrate experience by having completed three similar projects within the past year. An optional pre-bid site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with sealed bids due on Wednesday, October 01, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., when bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. To be considered, contractors must first be deemed a "Responsible Contractor" by submitting a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire at least three weeks before the bid opening, with pricing to include labor, materials, equipment, mobilization, permits, disposal fees, and air monitoring fees.

The City of Bay City has implemented a Local Preference Policy, which may provide an advantage to local vendors during bid evaluation. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the city reserves the right to award the contract based on a comprehensive evaluation of bids and proposed alternates. Bidders must include all associated costs in their proposal, covering comprehensive project requirements such as equipment, installation, permits, and associated fees. The procurement does not specify a precise budget range or award value, but interested contractors should be prepared to provide a detailed, competitive proposal that meets all technical and procedural requirements. The project represents a targeted infrastructure improvement for the city's emergency services facilities, focusing on critical mechanical system upgrades for Fire Station 1.