Garrett County Administration Building Boiler and Water Heater Replacement Project

The Board of County Commissioners of Garrett County, Maryland is requesting sealed bids for boiler and water heater replacement at the Garrett County Administration Building, 46 South Second Street, Oakland, Maryland, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. local time under IFB #26-1001.

The scope includes removal and disposal of two existing natural-gas hot water boilers and a direct-fired water heater, followed by installation of two high-efficiency Alpine Commercial "C" Model condensing boilers with a combined input of 798 MBH and 94% thermal efficiency, a minimum 50-gallon indirect water heater, circulator pumps, valves, safety equipment, intake/exhaust piping, and all associated electrical and piping modifications. The contractor must perform all labor, demolition, permitting, inspections, startup, testing, and commissioning. Contractors must specify the number of calendar days required for project completion and submit bids as lump-sum amounts inclusive of all applicable sales taxes; the County's tax exemption does not transfer.

For contracts exceeding $100,000, a bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the bid is required. Performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract price are required for contracts exceeding $25,000. The contractor must provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the Board of County Commissioners as additional insured, with minimum general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation meeting Maryland statutory requirements. All work must comply with OSHA standards, Maryland Department of Labor regulations, and applicable federal, state, and local law. The contractor guarantees all work for one year following final payment.

An optional site tour is scheduled for September 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Questions are due September 24, 2026 by 2:00 p.m. The County will make award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or cancel the invitation.