Gideon Welles School Boiler Replacement

The Town of Glastonbury is seeking proposals from licensed, qualified general contractors for the Gideon Welles School Boiler Replacement project located at 1029 Neipsic Road in Glastonbury, Connecticut. The procurement is a comprehensive boiler and heating system upgrade that includes replacing boilers, circulating pumps, domestic water heaters, and implementing heating plant temperature control upgrades. Prospective bidders must meet strict qualification requirements, including being licensed general contractors with experience in school mechanical system replacements. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2022, at 2:30 PM at the school site, and attendance is required for bid consideration. The bid submission period runs from February 15, 2022, to March 8, 2022, at 11:00 AM EST, with a vendor Q&A period from February 15 to March 3, 2022. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid security in the form of a bid bond, and all submissions must be made electronically through the Negometrix platform at https://app.negometrix.com/buyer/2832.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the estimated total contract value is not disclosed in the documents. The project is located in Hartford County and is subject to Connecticut's prevailing wage requirements under General Statutes Section 31-53. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. Supporting documentation includes project drawings, final bid documents, and an addendum. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in upgrading the school's heating infrastructure. The Town of Glastonbury will evaluate the bids and award the contract to the most suitable qualified bidder based on the submitted proposals.