Dog Control Boiler

Dorchester County, Maryland is requesting sealed bids for replacement of a boiler system at the Dog Control facility located at 4556 Ocean Gateway, Vienna, Maryland, with bids due October 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST.

The scope is a complete hydronic hot water heating system rebuild including replacement of the boiler (specified as Peerless PF-200-LP-NS-REV or equivalent), six circulation pumps, relief valves, pressure regulators, and controls; system drainage and flushing; startup; operational control confirmation; and tuning. All work must be completed within 45 days of contract signing on a turn-key basis. Bids must include itemized costs for permits and trades, equipment cut sheets and specifications, equipment availability confirmation, mobilization readiness, and warranty information. Preference may be given to the most comprehensive labor and parts/equipment warranty. Bidders without Dorchester County contracts within the past five years must provide three business references for similar projects completed within the past three years.

Contractors must maintain Worker's Compensation Insurance and Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance with minimum coverage of $500,000 per person and $1,000,000 per accident for injuries, and $500,000 per accident and $1,000,000 for all accidents for property damage. A Certificate of Insurance and IRS Form W-9 must accompany the bid. Optional site visits are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM between October 9 and October 22, 2025 with 24-hour notice. Public opening and reading of bids occur at 1:00 PM on October 27 in County Office Building Room 110. Bids are valid for 60 days and no electronic bids will be accepted. The County will award based on lowest or best bid, quality, delivery time, contractor responsibility, and previous experience. Invoices are typically paid within 30 days. Dorchester County is tax-exempt.