Boiler Replacement - Library / DPF

The City of Worcester is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the complete replacement of the boiler system that serves the Worcester Public Library and its Data Processing Facility. The scope includes demolition of the existing boiler and associated piping, supply and installation of a new cast‑iron hot‑water boiler, new gas burner, expansion tank reuse, valve replacement, system flushing, integration with the existing building management system, and all required mechanical, electrical, and control work. Bidders must submit a general bid and a separate filed sub‑bid for Division 26 (Electrical) and comply with extensive documentation, insurance, bonding, and prevailing‑wage requirements. Key dates include an IFB issuance on September 8 2026, a pre‑bid conference on September 22 2026, and a final bid due date of October 21 2026. The project is tax‑exempt and estimates a contract value around $475,000. • Complete removal of existing boiler, flue, expansion tank, pump, and related hydronic components. • Installation of a new cast‑iron boiler, new gas burner, replacement of two 4‑inch butterfly isolation valves, and full system flushing/cleaning. • Electrical work includes 225 ft of new cabling, panel upgrades, and coordination with the Trane BMS; only Division 26 requires a separate filed sub‑bid. • Mandatory compliance with Massachusetts Chapter 149 filing, prevailing‑wage schedules, OSHA 10‑hour certification, and M/WBE participation goals.