WEC1 Burner Tip Replacement HU 2025-116 (Rebid)

The City of Hastings is seeking bids for the replacement of burner and air nozzle tips for Unit 1 at the Whelan Energy Center. The project includes the removal and installation of 16 coal nozzle tips and 36 air nozzle tips. The contractor will be responsible for providing labor, equipment, and supervision for the project. The city will provide materials, including nozzles, fasteners, gaskets, and associated materials. The project is expected to be completed between March 25th, 2026, and April 22nd, 2026. • The contractor will be responsible for protecting existing plant equipment during the removal and installation processes. • The contractor will provide all necessary tools and equipment needed to complete the project. • The contractor will coordinate with Hastings Utilities to ensure that the work does not interfere with other activities on site. • The contractor will determine the crew makeup to finish the project on time, with two crews working concurrently on separate corners recommended. • The city will provide station services, including water, air, and electrical power, as well as sanitary services in the form of portable toilets. • The city will remove and install all electrical and instrumentation. • The city will provide scaffolding exterior to the windbox at all four corners and inside the furnace. The project requires the contractor to have experience with similar work and to provide written evidence of their qualifications. The contractor will be required to furnish a performance bond in the sum of the full amount of the contract within 10 days of the date of award.