FORMAL RFB RQ8326 Boiler Replacement and Supplies.

This contract concerns the replacement of boiler equipment at Cuyahoga County’s Juvenile Justice Center. The County’s Department of Purchasing issued a Formal Request for Bid (RFB) inviting qualified vendors to submit sealed bids for supply and installation of natural‑gas‑fired boilers, with a pre‑bid teleconference held on July 25, 2022. Bids were to be delivered either in person or electronically by the August 11, 2022 deadline, and a $500 bid‑bond was required for proposals exceeding $50,000. The solicitation was open to all qualified contractors, and the award was ultimately made (though the winning vendor’s identity is not disclosed in the provided documents). • Scope: Full replacement of boiler units at the Juvenile Justice Center, including removal of existing equipment, delivery, installation, and testing of new natural‑gas boilers. • Procurement method: Formal RFB (full and open competition) with sealed‑bid submission, bid‑bond requirement, and potential for electronic submission via the County Supplier Portal. • Key compliance: Vendors must be on the official plan‑holder list, register on the Supplier Portal, and provide a $500 bid bond for bids > $50 k.