Boiler Replacements at the Durham Public Library

The Town of Durham, Connecticut is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the purchase and installation of two oil-fired boilers at the Durham Public Library located at 7 Maple Ave., Durham, CT 06422. This competitive procurement seeks qualified contractors to furnish and install all necessary equipment, materials, controls, and labor to provide a fully operational heating system in compliance with applicable codes, safety standards, and manufacturer requirements. The project scope encompasses complete system installation with all work to be performed by the selected contractor, with final completion required by October 2, 2026. Key evaluation criteria include past performance, financial responsibility, and experience with similar projects, with contract award to be made to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder. The solicitation opened on May 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT, with a mandatory walk-through scheduled for May 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the library site; the deadline for requesting additional information is May 15, 2026; and sealed proposals must be submitted by May 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT to the Town of Durham Office of the First Selectman, 30 Town House Road, Durham, CT 06422.

All vendors are eligible to respond to this solicitation with no stated set-asides or restrictions on organization type. Prior to contract award, the selected bidder must submit certificates of insurance, W9 forms, vendor references, an affirmative action affidavit, and proof of required licenses and certifications, and must comply with Connecticut prevailing wage requirements for all mechanics, laborers, and workmen. Upon award, the contractor must provide a 10% bid bond or cashier's check along with 100% Labor and Materials Payment Bonds and 100% Performance Bonds from Connecticut-authorized sureties. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits. Non-resident contractors performing work on contracts valued at $250,000 or more must file a 5% Guarantee Bond with the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services within 120 days of contract commencement. The contract price must remain firm and unchanged throughout the project duration with no price increases, surcharges, or additional costs permitted, and no specific bid value or budget range has been disclosed in the solicitation materials.