HHHR Boiler Replacement

Fond du Lac County is seeking bids for a comprehensive boiler replacement project at Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation/Fond du Lac County Healthcare Center. The procurement involves completely replacing two existing Patterson Kelly Thermific 2000 mbh water tube boilers with new Patterson Kelly Thermific Velox 2000 mbh boilers. Potential bidders are strongly encouraged to schedule a mandatory site review with Ray Sharp at 920-929-3505 prior to submitting a proposal. Sealed bids must be submitted to Leah Immel, Purchasing Officer, at 160 S. Macy St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935 by 2:00 pm on September 18, 2025. The RFP requires all-inclusive bids that provide comprehensive options based on contractors' assessments of current building needs and systems. Evaluation criteria will focus on proposals that best serve the county's interests, with the county reserving the right to reject any or all submissions. Technical specifications include a natural gas-operated boiler with a maximum input of 2,000,000 BTU/Hr, minimum input of 1,100,000 BTU/Hr, and an efficiency rating of 84%.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The project does not indicate any preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or specific vendor classifications. No incumbent vendors were identified, and the procurement appears open to qualified HVAC and boiler replacement contractors. While no specific budget range was provided, the project involves replacing critical infrastructure at a county healthcare facility. The boiler system includes advanced features such as a 7" color touchscreen display, boiler cascade networking capabilities, and integration with building management systems. Warranty terms include a 12-month general warranty and a 5-year warranty on the heat exchanger and fuel burner, contingent on proper startup procedures. Additionally, the county noted that no performance or payment bonds are required for this project at this time, which might indicate a relatively straightforward procurement process.