Furnish and Install New Boilers - Austin NGA

The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs is requesting bids to furnish and install two new boilers at Austin National Guard Armory, 800 21st Street NE, Austin, Minnesota, with bids due September 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CDT under RFB 18641AUS. Targeted Group, Economically Disadvantaged Business, and Veteran-Owned businesses certified by the State receive a 12% preference on total available points.

Acceptable boiler models are Lochinvar FTX Series, Hydrotherm KN Series, or approved equal. All boilers must achieve an Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) of 0.95 in accordance with ASHRAE 103, comply with ASME BPVC-IV and ANSI Z21.13 standards, and bear the ASME "H" stamp. A ten-year warranty on the heat exchanger is required. The scope includes all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, piping systems, valves, controls, venting systems, water treatment components, system flushing, strainer replacement, condensate neutralization installation, permits, inspections, and competent operator training for State personnel. Contractors must be registered with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry per Minnesota Statute 326B.701 prior to contract award. Prevailing wage requirements apply under Mower County standards. All responses must comply with prohibitions on triclosan, coal tar, polybrominated diphenyl ether, and intentionally added PFAS under Amara's Law effective January 1, 2025.

The estimated contract value is $160,000, representing neither a minimum nor maximum obligation. Contract term runs September 16, 2026, to September 16, 2027, with an option to extend up to an additional six months. Delivery is required by September 16, 2027. Bids must be submitted as lump sum through the SWIFT Supplier Portal. Bids exceeding $50,000 require a 5% surety bond. Contractors must include sales and use tax in pricing. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2026, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the project site. Written questions are due September 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Michelle L. Walker at michelle.l.walker@state.mn.us. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder. Response offers remain firm for 180 days.