Oil-Fired Boiler Procurement

The City and Borough of Wrangell issued a competitive sealed‑bid solicitation for the procurement of a single sectional oil‑fired boiler (including burner, controls, accessories, and optional tankless heater) to be delivered FOB destination to the Public Safety Building. The solicitation was open to all qualified vendors, required ISO 9001, ASME IV, and UL‑listed burner compliance, and mandated a 10‑year limited warranty. Bids were due and opened on September 10 2015 at 10:00 am; the contract required firm pricing for 60 days and full delivery by November 30 2015, with liquidated damages of $150 per day for late delivery. An addendum issued on September 8 2015 permitted a specific Burnham V11H Series boiler as an approved substitution. The contract appears to have been awarded to Ketchikan Mechanical. • Scope: supply, ship, and warranty a complete oil‑fired sectional boiler system (≈ 1,700 MBH) with all required documentation. • Technical requirements: ASME IV, ISO 9001, UL‑listed Power‑Flame burner, 85.6 % thermal efficiency, 10‑year warranty. • Schedule: bid deadline/opening 9/10/2015, firm‑offer period 60 days, delivery/completion by 11/30/2015. • Financials: bids ranged $17,490–$22,300; estimated contract value roughly $20–$25 k.