Metro Transit Garage Boiler Replacement

The City of Fargo Transit Department issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the removal and replacement of two existing Thermal Solutions EVA-750 gas boilers located at the Metro Transit Garage at 650 23rd Street North in Fargo, North Dakota. This procurement seeks qualified mechanical contractors to execute a comprehensive boiler replacement project encompassing disconnection and disposal of existing equipment, installation of two new Thermal Solutions EVS-750 modulating gas boilers (or approved equivalents), reconnection and rerouting of supply and return piping, gas piping reconnection, installation of new stainless-steel exhaust ducts, replacement of the boiler control system with a new Tekmar 294 Smart Boiler Control, refurbishment and reinstallation of existing pumps and motors, and integration of new boilers into the building automation system. Qualified bidders must hold a valid North Dakota Contractor's License and carry North Dakota workers compensation insurance, with all materials and workmanship guaranteed for one year following completion. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point system consisting of Previous Work Experience (35 points), Proposed Work Plan (35 points), and Fee Schedule (30 points). Critical deadlines include a mandatory pre-proposal site visit on May 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with questions due by May 25, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., and proposals due on June 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST through the Bonfire portal, with City Commission approval expected in July 2026.

This project is partially funded through Federal Transit Administration grants, making it subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and comprehensive federal compliance obligations. Contractors and subcontractors at any tier with expected values equal to or exceeding $25,000 must verify that neither they, their principals, nor their affiliates are excluded or disqualified from federal contracts through the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide appropriate debarment and suspension certifications. The procurement includes standard federal requirements including compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, clean air and water pollution control standards, Buy America compliance for iron, steel, and manufactured goods, and lobbying restrictions with associated certifications. At contract execution, the successful bidder must provide a valid North Dakota Contractor's License, Workers Compensation Certificate, Certificate of Insurance, and a Waiver of Subrogation. Performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of contract price are required for construction contracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. While specific budget ranges are not provided in the solicitation documents, the City reserves the right to negotiate all costs with the successful bidder prior to contract execution, and the City retains the right to reject any or all bids.