CCPS RFP #25-15 – Administrative Services Center – Boiler Replacement Project

Cecil County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking proposals for RFP #25-15, a comprehensive Administrative Services Center Boiler Replacement Project located in North East, Maryland. The procurement involves replacing the existing HVAC system, which includes two 55+ year-old Cleaver Brooks oil-fired, fire tube, hot water boilers and two 4-year-old air-cooled chillers with two new conventional/non-condensing dual-fuel Cleaver Brooks fire tube, hot water boilers. Additionally, the project requires installing three replacement dual temp pumps previously purchased by CCPS and upgrading the Metasys DDC controls to accommodate new equipment. The bid is due electronically on June 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET through the OPENGOV procurement portal, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for May 8, 2025, at 10:30 AM ET at the Administrative Services Center. Bidders must submit a 5% Bid Bond, Anti-Bribery Affidavit, Certification Regarding Debarment, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and Contractor's Qualification Statement. Prospective contractors can view and download project plans starting April 30, 2025, through the OPENGOV portal, with questions accepted until noon on May 21, 2025.

While the procurement documents do not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, the bid requires comprehensive documentation demonstrating contractor qualifications. The successful bidder will be required to provide a 100% Performance and Payment Bond and appropriate insurance coverage. The project involves replacing existing infrastructure within the CCPS Administrative Services Center, suggesting potential integration requirements with current building systems. Although a specific award value is not disclosed in the available documentation, the comprehensive nature of the HVAC system replacement and control upgrades indicates a substantial capital investment. The procurement is open to qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical specifications and providing the necessary documentation, with the ultimate selection likely based on technical capability, compliance with bid requirements, and overall project approach.