Description
This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to replace the existing boiler and chiller plant at the John G. Townsend Building in Dover, Delaware. The work includes removal of old equipment, installation of two high‑efficiency hot‑water boilers and two 160‑ton chillers, associated pumps, controls, electrical upgrades, and integration with the existing Building Automation System. The contract is a fixed‑price sealed‑bid with a $75,000 allowance and requires extensive bonding, prevailing‑wage compliance, and a mandatory pre‑bid meeting.
• Scope: Install 2 new 96 % efficient boilers, 2 new 160‑ton chillers, pumps, VFDs, and upgrade electrical distribution.
• Requirements: 10 % bid bond, 100 % performance/payment bonds, prevailing‑wage posting, drug‑testing and craft‑training affidavits, detailed subcontractor list, and waste‑diversion plan.
• Timeline: Pre‑bid meeting July 9 2026 (mandatory); bid submission August 6 2026; boiler work Apr 15 2027‑Oct 15 2027; chiller work Oct 15 2027‑Apr 15 2028.