MLDRCC Greenhouse Boiler Removal and Install

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, is seeking a vendor to remove an existing boiler and install a new Rinnai i150SN wall-mounted propane boiler at the Mira Lloyd Dock Resource Conservation Center located in Centre County. This is a no-substitute solicitation, meaning only the specified Rinnai i150SN model will be accepted. The project involves comprehensive installation services, including connecting gas and drainage lines, installing an autofill with backflow preventer, expansion tank, boiler pump, zone circulator pumps, thermostat, and associated components. The contract will commence upon receipt of a fully executed purchase order and terminate on June 30, 2025. Bidders must submit a Reciprocal Limitations Act form and a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form through the PA Supplier Portal. The bid will be awarded to the lowest total bidder, with the Department reserving the right to request references and verify bidder qualifications before contract award. Contractors must provide public liability and property damage insurance with minimum coverage of $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence.

The solicitation encourages participation from small businesses and small diverse businesses, with specific qualification requirements including being a for-profit U.S. business that is independently owned, not dominant in its field, employing no more than 100 full-time equivalent employees, and having a three-year average gross revenue not exceeding $47 million. Vendors can self-certify through the Department of General Services' Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion, and Small Business Opportunities (BDISBO). The project requires strict compliance with various Pennsylvania labor laws, including the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, Employment of Minors Child Labor Act, and Minimum Wage Act. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the scope suggests a moderate-scale infrastructure replacement project. Contractors must be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation, including proof of compliance with state labor regulations and worker protection standards. The project also potentially qualifies for Inflation Reduction Act tax credits, adding potential financial incentives for qualifying vendors.