LCC19-03 Water Heaters, Removal & Replacement

This is a removal and replacement procurement opportunity issued by Lamar Community College (located in Prowers County, Colorado) for water heater services at Todd-Burch Hall. The project scope includes removing and replacing two existing Lochinvar Shield SNA501-125 water heaters with identical models, performing a heat exchanger cleaning on a third unit, replacing piping and valves for isolation purposes on all three water heaters, installing new condensate neutralizer kits with individual drain pipes for each unit, and setting combustion parameters on all three heaters. Bidders must meet detailed technical specifications for water heater equipment, including capacity requirements, energy efficiency ratings (with emphasis on Energy Star standards and state energy code compliance), performance standards, durability requirements, material and construction standards, warranty provisions, and compliance with ASME and ANSI industry standards. The procurement deadline for documented quotes is November 2, 2018, at 1:00 pm MDT, with submissions directed to Ava Bair at the Trustees Building, Room 132, 2401 S. Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052. Bidders are encouraged to schedule site visits or inspections prior to submission by contacting Sean Lirley, Director of Facilities, at 719.336.1543, and all proposals should reference BID #19-03 on the outside of the proposal envelope.

The contract opportunity documents do not contain explicit information regarding set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or current contractor requirements. Similarly, no specific award values, budget ranges, or pricing information is provided in the available documentation. Lamar Community College retains ownership of all components and parts removed from water heaters #2 and #3, which should be clarified as part of the bid submission process. Interested bidders should contact the college directly to obtain any additional procurement details, evaluation criteria, or contract terms not specified in the posted materials, as well as to clarify whether any preferences or restrictions apply to contractor qualifications or organizational types eligible to submit proposals.