Cleaver-brooks boiler upgrades

The Bergen County Utilities Authority (BCUA) is soliciting bids for Contract No. C220, a comprehensive boiler upgrade project involving the replacement of control and entrance panels on two Cleaver-Brooks CB-200X-500 boilers located at their facility in Little Ferry, New Jersey. The project requires a contractor to supply labor and materials for a complete installation, including new control cabinets, RM-7800L programmers with UV scanners, air compressor and blower motor controls, fuel selection systems, and temperature controls. Contractors must have experience with industrial boiler control upgrades and have technicians factory-trained on Cleaver-Brooks equipment. The bid opening is scheduled for October 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with a strongly recommended pre-bid conference on September 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Deliverables include full installation, functional testing, commissioning, updated wiring diagrams, operation manuals, facility personnel training, and a one-year parts and labor warranty. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder meeting all specification requirements, with the BCUA reserving the right to reject any or all bids.

The procurement requires contractors to possess specific New Jersey licensing, be registered under the Public Works Contractor Registration Act, and be classified to perform public works projects. Contractors must comply with the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, submit certified payroll records, and participate in apprenticeship programs. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the bid documents include mandatory affirmative action language and equal employment opportunity requirements. The project emphasizes non-discrimination in hiring and requires contractors to make good faith efforts to employ minority and women workers. Contractors must submit various certifications, including ownership disclosure, debarment status, and anti-lobbying certifications. The bid requires a 10% electronic bid bond not exceeding $20,000, and all work must be performed within 90 calendar days from the notice to begin work, with liquidated damages of $200 per day for delays. Although no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive technical specifications and multiple requirements suggest a significant infrastructure investment for modernizing the utility's boiler control systems.