Boiler Maintenance & Repair Services

The Rockford Housing Authority is soliciting bids under solicitation number 26-138 for a qualified, licensed, and bonded entity to provide boiler maintenance, inspection, and repair services for properties throughout Rockford, Illinois. The scope of work includes annual pre-season inspections, seasonal start-ups, and as-needed repairs performed via written work orders. Contractors must adhere to high material quality standards and comply with the Uniform Building, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes, as well as the 2014 National Electric Code. Key deliverables include completed written work orders detailing time and materials, along with certified payroll. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation factors focusing on integrity, recorded performance, financial and technical resources, and professional licensing. Bidders must provide a bid guarantee equivalent to 5 percent of the bid price and may be required to provide performance and payment bonds for construction-related tasks. Compliance requirements include Executive Order 11246 regarding nondiscrimination, Davis-Bacon Act wage standards, and EPA certifications for lead-based paint renovation, repair, and painting. Submissions require a dual-process approach: pricing must be entered via the eProcurement Marketplace, while a physical, tabbed hard-copy proposal consisting of one original and four copies must be delivered to the RHA office by November 16, 2026. The proposal must include a firm profile and professional resumes for key personnel. Estimated labor includes 200 hours for plumbers/pipefitters and 25 hours for helpers, with an estimated 8,000 dollars allocated for HVAC-related supplies and materials.