Boiler Replacement

Greenville County, South Carolina is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive boiler replacement project targeting six Raypak Hi Delta Boilers across two county facilities: three boilers at the Law Enforcement Center and three at the Detention Center. The procurement requires natural gas-powered replacement boilers with specific technical specifications, including a 750 MBH input, bronze header, and cupronickel heat exchanger. Contractors must provide detailed technical proposals that demonstrate compliance with the county's requirements, with evaluation criteria weighted equally across six categories: RFP responsiveness, technical specifications, warranty information, previous project experience, cost, and references. Each category will be scored from 0-5 points, with the county selecting the vendor providing the best overall value. The procurement timeline includes a pre-proposal meeting on August 23, 2023, at 10:30am, with electronic proposal submissions due by October 13, 2023, at 3:30pm. The county anticipates a contract award on October 27, 2023, with contract negotiations to occur between October 27 and November 10, 2023.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must provide a 5% bid bond and performance/payment bond, along with comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 in comprehensive general liability, $1,000,000 in automobile liability, and statutory worker's compensation. While a specific contract value is not detailed, the project involves replacing six complex boiler units across two county facilities, suggesting a potentially significant investment. Contractors must submit detailed references, comply with federal and state regulations, and complete a Substitute Form W-9 for tax identification purposes. The county reserves the right to reject any proposals and will prioritize vendors demonstrating technical capability, compliance with specifications, and overall value to the county's operational needs.