Pettigrew Boiler Replacement

Fort Valley State University, a constituent institution of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, issued an Invitation to Bid for the Pettigrew Boiler Replacement project (PHB-2021) in Fort Valley, Georgia, with sealed bids due November 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time at the FVSU Pettigrew Ballroom. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held October 26, 2021 at 10:30 AM at the same location.

The scope encompasses demolition of the existing boiler system and associated piping, pumps, expansion tanks, and related equipment, along with installation of a new condensing hot water boiler rated at 1,250 MBH with two new heating water circulation pumps equipped with variable frequency drives, new expansion tanks, air separators, and chemical feed systems. Work includes new gas piping (total load 1,700 MBH at 2 PSI delivery pressure), water piping routed above ceilings, drain connections, replacement of the 480Y/277 volt 800-ampere main distribution panel with new service entrance conductors and boiler control circuits, replacement of four fluorescent fixtures with LED units with emergency battery packs, and HVAC system modifications. The contract must be completed within 120 consecutive calendar days from issuance of a Proceed Order, with pre-commencement services completed within 60 days from the effective contract date.

Award eligibility requires bidders to hold appropriate Georgia contractor licensure, demonstrate a current ratio of 1.0 or higher, maintain an Experience Modification Rate not exceeding 1.2 over three years, comply with Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act requirements, and demonstrate ability to successfully complete public works projects. Addendum 1, issued November 4, 2021, identified four approved bidders: Greene & Associates, Presley, Inc., Ray & Son, and T&D Mechanical. All bids required acknowledgment of the addendum or face disqualification.

The contract was awarded on a lump-sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bid bonds of at least 5 percent of bid amount and performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of contract sum were required prior to execution. Daily liquidated damages are $200 per day for failure to meet material completion. Green & Associates was selected as the apparent successful offeror with a fixed contract award amount of $212,701, with the Notice of Award issued December 1, 2021.