Boiler Replacement - Vernon Hill School / WPS

The City of Worcester is procuring a complete boiler replacement for Vernon Hill Elementary School. The contract calls for demolition of the existing Burnham V11‑14 hot‑water boiler, supply and installation of a new Burnham V11‑17 commercial boiler (or approved equal), all associated burners, controls, flue modifications, electrical work, testing, start‑up, and a one‑year warranty. The work must be finished no later than 16 October 2026. The project is funded through a sealed‑bid, firm‑fixed‑price process, with a 5 % bid security and required performance/payment bonds. The award went to Aalanco Service Corp. for $133,365. • Scope: full removal, new boiler supply (Burnham V11‑17), installation, commissioning, and training. • Schedule: bids due 11 Sep 2026; project completion required by 16 Oct 2026. • Requirements: 5 % bid security, 100 % performance/payment bonds, prevailing‑wage compliance, weekly certified‑payroll reporting, and a one‑year labor warranty.