Boiler Replacement & HVAC Upgrades - Wilcoxson Elementary School

The Town of Stratford, located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, is seeking bids for a comprehensive Boiler Replacement & HVAC Upgrades project at Wilcoxson Elementary School. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with a bid period running from February 10, 2025, to February 26, 2025, with bids due by 10:00 AM EST on February 26. The project scope involves significant HVAC infrastructure improvements, including abatement of existing boilers, removal of two current boilers, installation of two new boilers, and associated mechanical work. Specific deliverables include removing select steam piping, coils, and elements, and installing new package heat pump units. The vendor Q&A period is scheduled from February 10 at 11:15 AM EST through February 19 at 12:00 PM EST, during which potential bidders can submit questions via email to Purchasing Agent Phillip Ryan at pryan@townofstratford.com. All bid submissions must be made in physical format, with electronic submissions explicitly prohibited. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, contingent upon approval from the project architect/engineer and relevant Town boards, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified vendors capable of performing the specified HVAC and boiler replacement work. While the total contract value was not disclosed in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The project involves replacing critical mechanical systems in an elementary school, which implies a need for vendors with demonstrated experience in educational facility HVAC upgrades and boiler installations. Potential bidders will likely need to demonstrate technical capabilities, relevant licensing, and previous successful completed projects of similar scope and complexity. The procurement documents suggest a preference for vendors with specialized expertise in school infrastructure modernization, particularly those with experience in boiler abatement, steam system modifications, and package heat pump unit installations.