Central Utility Plant and Outlying Building Boiler Maintenance

The City and County of Denver's Department of Aviation has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Central Utility Plant and Outlying Building Boiler Maintenance at Denver International Airport (DEN). The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive boiler maintenance services, including internal and external inspections, repairs, testing, and calibration safety for boilers 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5A, and 5B. The contractor must ensure compliance with DEN Safety standards, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Pressure Vessel Code requirements. Key deliverables include providing all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision to maintain the Central Utility Plant's boiler systems. The RFP evaluation will consider six criteria: cost effectiveness/pricing (20%), work plan and approach (20%), company experience (20%), key personnel (15%), DEN Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan (15%), and technical understanding (10%). Critical dates include an optional pre-proposal conference on July 11, 2025, an optional site visit on July 15, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of August 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm Denver local time.

The RFP emphasizes a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging proposers to demonstrate their dedication to these values. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the proposal process appears to be open to qualified contractors who can meet the technical and safety requirements. The contract is structured for a five-year duration with potential 3.5% annual rate increases, utilizing a task order approach with pre-defined Not-to-Exceed amounts for each project. The pricing structure includes specific markup limitations: direct labor markup not exceeding 15%, material markup not exceeding 10%, equipment markup not exceeding 10%, subcontractor markup not exceeding 10%, and testing markup not exceeding 5%. Contractors must be licensed architects or professional engineers in Colorado and will be responsible for obtaining airport security badges and providing quality control plans. While a specific total contract value is not mentioned, the comprehensive nature of the maintenance services and the five-year contract duration suggest a significant potential award value for the selected contractor.