Hot Water Boiler #2 Replacement and Boil-Out Procedure

This contract concerns the removal, replacement, and testing of the tube bundle in Hot Water Boiler #2 at the county‑run ADF facility, followed by a complete boiler “boil‑out” cleaning procedure. The work must be completed within a tight schedule (substantial completion in 14 days, final completion in 22 days total) and includes hydrostatic testing, waste disposal, and a one‑year warranty on labor and parts. The county requires the vendor to provide extensive insurance coverage (minimum $500 k CGL per occurrence, $1 M aggregate, etc.) and to submit background‑check information for all on‑site staff. The award went to American Boiler Services for $29,960, a lump‑sum price, after an open sealed‑bid competition among 31 vendors. • Scope: replace 172 boiler tubes (2.5‑in. × 162‑in.) with SA178‑A material, R‑stamp welding, boil‑out per ChemTreat Bulletin #8, hydrostatic test, waste disposal. • Schedule: contract effective July 7 2021; final completion required by Oct 1 2021 (≈ 86 days). • Requirements: vendor must hold certifications for boiler work, meet insurance minimums, and provide a one‑year warranty.