CRLS Temporary Boiler

The City of Cambridge, Massachusetts, is soliciting bids under solicitation number COC-CIFB-FY27-31262 for the lease and installation of a temporary hot water boiler at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School, located at 1700 Cambridge Street. The equipment is required to provide heating during the winter of 2026-2027 while permanent boilers are replaced. The required boiler must be at least 10,000,000 BTU or the largest available on a single trailer, with a preference for dual-fuel units configured for natural gas use. The selected vendor is responsible for all connections and controls between the temporary unit and the existing building infrastructure. The estimated project value is 75,000 dollars, with an initial lease term of three months and the possibility of an extension. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder. Key requirements include the capacity to make the boiler operational within ten days of the Notice to Proceed and adherence to M.G.L. c. 30, section 39M. Bidders must provide a notarized statement of qualifications, including references from three similar projects, and certify that all onsite employees have completed a 10-hour OSHA construction safety course. Mandatory submissions include a projected workforce certification, CORI compliance, and ADA certification. The successful contractor must provide performance and payment bonds, maintain insurance naming the City of Cambridge as an additional insured, and ensure all workers are paid prevailing wage rates.