Fine Arts Instructional Center Boiler Replacement

The work involves the installation of three highly efficient natural gas condensing type hot water boilers including boiler pumps, all associated piping, power wiring and controls.

Summary of Work includes but is not limited to the following:

1. Removal and disposal of the existing natural gas boiler(s).
2. Removal and disposal of existing combustion air, flue vent and hydronic piping.
3. Infilling of existing unused masonry wall penetrations.
4. Creation of new masonry wall penetrations.
5. Installing new high efficiency natural gas hot water boilers.
6. Connecting new boilers to existing natural gas piping.
7. Installing new combustion air, flue vent and hydronic piping.
8. New power and controls wiring and raceway.
9. Testing and startup of new equipment and devices.

**Required** with the bid: *Bid Information Cover Sheet*, *Form 1 Gift and Campaign Contribution Certification*, *Consulting Affidavit (Form 5)*, *OPM Ethics (Form 6)*, *OPM Iran Certification (Form 7)*, *Bidder Contract Compliance Monitoring Report*, W9 and Vendor Form.

The contractor is required to hold his bid price for sixty (60) days.

For bids in the amount of $500,000.00 or greater, the following must accompany this proposal: A CERTIFIED CHECK or a CASHIER'S CHECK in the amount of **10%** of the bid, OR A BID BOND in the penal sum of **10%** of the bid.

All proposals must be live signed by a duly authorized representative of the firm. NO FACSIMILE SIGNATURES PERMITTED.

The Contractor shall commence work within five (5) working days after receiving notice to begin work by the Agency. Construction Duration shall be 160 calendar days. Substantial Completion shall be completed by May 30, 2027.

Liquidated damages: $300 per calendar day.

The General Contractor on this project will be required to perform not less than 30% of the work with his own forces.