Boiler Replacement - MC Blanchard Judicial Building - Equipment Only

Escambia County is requesting bids on an equipment-only purchase for boiler and pump replacement at the MC Blanchard Judicial Building under ITB #PD 25-26.114, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. and a question deadline of September 9, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. This is a single-source specification procurement requiring AERCO Benchmark 3000 Low NOx natural gas-fired boilers and TACO pump models; no other manufacturers are acceptable.

The scope comprises three AERCO Benchmark 3000 boilers (each rated 2,500 MBH input, 2,175 MBH gross output, 87% thermal efficiency) with factory-installed BACnet MS/TP gateway interface, Boiler Sequencing Technology, motorized isolation valves, condensate neutralization kits, and integral disconnect switches; three TACO KS3007 vertical inline primary hot water loop pumps (218 GPM, 45 feet of head) with NEMA premium efficiency motors and split-coupled configurations; and two TACO FI4011 secondary hot water loop base-mounted end-suction pumps (654 GPM, 90 feet of head) with VFDs furnished by the controls contractor. All motors operate at 480 volts, three-phase, 60 Hz; boiler electrical at 460 volts, three-phase, 60 Hz. Boilers must bear ASME stamps, carry AGA certification per NFPA Code 54, include fully modulating burner systems with spark ignition and 100% main-valve shutoff, and utilize 316L stainless steel construction. Warranty requirements include 10-year heat exchanger, lifetime thermal shock, five-year burner, two-year edge controller, and 18-month parts coverage. Equipment delivery to Escambia County Facilities Management, 100 E. Blount Street, Pensacola, FL 32501; installation completion scheduled prior to November 15, 2026. Bidders must submit lump sum pricing including all packing, handling, shipping, and delivery within Escambia County; provide one day of manufacturer technical representative training at no cost; and deliver a signed commissioning report. Workers' compensation (statutory limits) and $1,000,000 commercial auto liability are required. Bids remain valid for 90 calendar days following opening. The County reserves the right to award on an all-or-none or item-by-item basis and reject any bid.