Boiler Replacement – Burncoat Prep / WPS

The City of Worcester is procuring a sealed‑bid, public‑works construction contract to replace the existing steam boiler at Burncoat Preparatory School (WPS). The contractor must remove the existing Burnham V11 boiler, install a new Burnham V11 12‑section boiler plus a new burner, perform all mechanical, electrical, gas, and flue connections, install carbon‑monoxide detectors, test and insulate the system, and obtain all required permits and inspections. The contract requires a 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance and payment bonds, and compliance with Massachusetts prevailing‑wage rules, M/WBE labor‑hour goals, and safety training requirements. The work must be completed within 30 days of contract execution, with weekly certified‑payroll reporting, a 5‑year warranty, and retainage not to exceed 5 % of each progress payment.