Wastewater Treatment Plant Steam Boiler Replacement

The City of Jackson is seeking qualified contractors to perform a Wastewater Treatment Plant Steam Boiler Replacement project through Request for Proposal #2025-WWTP-065. The procurement involves comprehensive removal and replacement of the existing boiler located in the maintenance garage, including a 100-gallon condensate receiver tank with alternating pumps, low-water shut-off, chemical feed pump taps, boiler vent piping, and steam piping lengths. Bidders must be prequalified for Plumbing and Boiler Maintenance (low pressure) and submit a lump sum pricing proposal covering all testing, inspections, permits, parts, and labor. The project requires a detailed three-line item pricing structure encompassing equipment removal, new equipment and parts, and associated labor, permits, and inspections. Bid security of 5% of the aggregate bid total is mandatory, and the response deadline is September 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The replacement boiler specifications include a normal operating pressure of 50 psi for water and 15 psi for steam, with an output of 2,176,000 Btu/hour, and work is to be performed during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

The contract includes comprehensive federal requirements related to HUD funding, with specific provisions for minority and women's business enterprises participation. Contractors must take affirmative steps to involve small, minority, and women-owned businesses and prioritize employment opportunities for low- and very low-income persons. The successful contractor will be required to provide performance, labor and material payment, and maintenance and guarantee bonds. Insurance requirements are extensive, with coverage levels varying based on contract value, including mandatory worker's compensation, general liability, and automotive liability insurance. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project appears to be a critical infrastructure upgrade replacing an aged cast iron steam boiler system. Although a precise budget is not specified, the comprehensive bonding, insurance, and equipment replacement requirements suggest a significant municipal investment. The contract also falls under federal regulations, including compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines, the Copeland "Anti-Kickback" Act, Davis-Bacon Act, and Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act.