RFP2027-02 Lewis Frasier Middle School Boiler Replacement

Liberty County School System is requesting bids for boiler replacement at Lewis Frasier Middle School under RFP 2027-02, with bids due October 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference on September 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the school site. Bidders must be authorized to do business in the State of Georgia.

The scope involves removal of an existing Peerless 211A-16 boiler and installation of two new Lochinvar VSP 100-120 condensing boilers with combined output of 1,443,000 BTU/HR, new hot water circulation pumps, piping modifications connecting 3-inch hot water supply and return lines to existing 4-inch mains, boiler emergency stop, carbon monoxide detection, and condensate neutralization. Work includes HVAC systems, hydronic piping, controls, insulation, and electrical modifications spanning 26 specification divisions. The project must comply with 2023 National Electrical Code and 2024 International codes (Fire, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Building, with Georgia amendments). Hydrostatic pressure testing at 100 PSIG and natural gas piping testing at 200 PSI are required. The contractor must accommodate occupied-school operations with restrictions on disruptive work during school hours and maintain detailed daily construction reports and schedules with activities not exceeding 21 days in duration.

Material completion is required prior to July 14, 2025; final completion prior to July 26, 2025. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per calendar day for failure to meet material completion. The contract is awarded on a lump-sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids exceeding $100,000 require a bid bond equal to not less than 5% of bid amount. The successful contractor must provide Performance and Payment Bonds each equal to 100% of contract amount within 14 days of Intent to Award.

Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of 1.0 or higher, maintain an Experience Modification Rate not exceeding 1.2 average over three years, and provide evidence of comparable public works project completion. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1 million combined single limit per occurrence, $2 million aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), statutory Workers' Compensation, and Umbrella Liability ($1 million per occurrence), all naming the District as additional insured. A "Cone of Silence" prohibits lobbying and unauthorized communications with District personnel from advertisement through award. All nine required bid forms must be submitted or the bid will be rejected as non-responsive.