CCPS RFP #25-12 – Cecilton Elementary School Boiler Replacement Project

Cecil County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking proposals for the Cecilton Elementary School Boiler Replacement Project (RFP #25-12), a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade involving the replacement of existing oil-fired boilers with new gas-fired units. The project scope includes reusing existing piping and pumps, disconnecting and reconnecting electrical power for boilers, cutting and capping existing oil lines within the boiler room, and extending a new gas line from the service entrance to the boiler room. Electronic bids will be received until May 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM (ET), with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for April 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM (ET) at Cecilton Elementary School. Contractors must submit a 5% Bid Bond, Anti-Bribery Affidavit, Certification Regarding Debarment, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and Contractor's Qualification Statement (AIA Document A305). Bidders are required to register on the OPENGOV procurement portal to access project plans, which will be available from April 10, 2025. Questions regarding the bid can be submitted through OPENGOV until noon on April 23, 2025, with responses to be addressed in an addendum and posted on the platform.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement process requires comprehensive contractor qualifications. The successful bidder will be required to provide a 100% Performance and Payment Bond payable to the owner and must demonstrate appropriate insurance coverage. Contractors must register on the OPENGOV website to participate in the bidding process, which suggests some preliminary qualification requirements. The project involves modernizing existing school infrastructure by transitioning from oil-fired to gas-fired boiler systems, indicating a potential focus on energy efficiency and infrastructure improvement. Although a specific budget range is not provided in the available documentation, the comprehensive nature of the boiler replacement project suggests a significant capital investment for Cecil County Public Schools. The project represents a strategic upgrade to the mechanical systems at Cecilton Elementary School, focusing on improved heating infrastructure and potential long-term energy cost savings.