Boiler Replacement for FPE Elem & Benton Harbor High School

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This state and local contract opportunity is for a boiler replacement project at the Fair Plain East Elementary School and Benton Harbor High School in Berrien County, Michigan. The project involves the demolition and replacement of existing steam and hydronic boiler systems, including new boiler equipment, controls, venting, piping, and electrical work. The project is being managed by the Benton Harbor Area Schools district, with design work performed by the engineering firm C2AE. Qualified HVAC and controls contractors are sought to provide a fully functional and integrated Building Management System utilizing the Tridium Niagara framework. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 6, 2024, and bids are due by February 28, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. local time. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

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The contract opportunity does not provide any information about set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are also no details provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The project manual indicates that the owner has existing procurement contracts in place for the mechanical and electrical equipment, including boilers, feedwater system, and electrical switchgear. Additionally, the owner will have a separate contract for hazardous materials abatement. While the project manual does not specify a total budget, it notes that the overall project is anticipated to cost under $3,000,000.