B027-27 Curtis Center Boiler Replacement

The City of Meriden is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to de‑commission, remove, and replace the existing boiler system at the Augusta Curtis Cultural Center. The work includes full mechanical demolition, removal of the old boiler and associated piping, installation of a new high‑efficiency boiler, new pipe insulation, electrical wiring, carbon‑monoxide detection, fire‑alarm integration, and all required permitting. Bidders must submit a lump‑sum price electronically, provide a 10 % bid bond, and be prepared to furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 % of the contract price. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with local‑preference considerations for Meriden‑based firms. The project must be completed within the schedule defined in the contract, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays. • Scope: complete boiler removal, new boiler installation, pipe insulation, electrical & fire‑alarm upgrades, demolition, site cleanup. • Location: Augusta Curtis Cultural Center, 175 East Main St., Meriden, CT 06450. • Key dates: Release 12 Sep 2026; Pre‑bid meeting 23 Sep 2026 (non‑mandatory); Questions due 7 Oct 2026 4 PM; Bid deadline 14 Oct 2026 11 AM. • Bonds: 10 % bid bond; 100 % performance and payment bonds. • Mandatory requirements: prevailing‑wage compliance, local‑preference documentation, insurance, licenses, non‑collusive affidavit. • Award: based on lowest responsible bid; no award date disclosed.