Hot water storage tank replacement & repair of water lines

The State of Colorado, through the Department of Human Services, is procuring hot water storage tank replacement and repair of water lines for McCandless State Veterans Nursing Home in Florence, Colorado, located within Garfield County. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive domestic hot water (DHW) system upgrade including piping modifications from two existing Laars Pennant boilers, replacement of two 175-gallon hot water storage tanks with three 200-gallon tanks to increase total capacity from 350 to 600 gallons, and replacement of the existing thermostatic mixing valve assembly. Contractors must furnish and install all labor and materials necessary for complete and operational plumbing systems, conduct a pre-bid site visit to verify exact measurements and potential conflicts, and obtain all necessary permits and inspections from the Colorado Plumbing Board, Colorado Electrical Board, local fire department, water utility, and health department. All new piping must be minimum Type "L" hard copper tube with 95/5 tin-antimony soldered fittings meeting EPA lead-free requirements; storage tanks must meet ASHRAE 90.1 insulation standards with minimum 125 psig working pressure and epoxy or glass-lined carbon steel or stainless steel construction; and the mixing valve must be ASSE 1017 and lead-free certified with a Lawler 804 model 86306 specification or equivalent. Contractors must submit equipment cut sheets, control diagrams, boiler controls documentation, insulation specifications, and manufacturer information for engineer approval before work commences. The quoted deadline for submission is February 27, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., with quotes to be submitted via email or mail to the procurement office. All work carries a one-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, with final payment contingent upon successful operational testing witnessed by the owner and submission of operating manuals and warranties.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) registered with the Center for Veteran Enterprise are eligible to receive a 5% price preference if proper documentation is provided. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The evaluation will prioritize price as the primary factor, with consideration given to contractor experience, equipment delivery timelines, and warranty provisions. Pricing shall be submitted on an FOB Destination basis and remain firm for the contract term, which is 12 months with the state reserving the right to extend pricing to other Human Services divisions; payment terms of less than 45 calendar days will not be considered. The procurement documents do not specify an overall project budget or award value range; however, the scope encompasses piping reconfiguration, replacement of storage tanks with larger capacity units, and thermostatic mixing valve installation, suggesting a substantial capital improvement project. The project must account for the facility remaining occupied during construction, with 105 maximum resident capacity, requiring contractors to schedule work to maintain operational continuity and coordinate among all trades for efficient installation.