Gary ES - Boiler 1 Leak Repair - Open to contracted pre-qualified pool for VARIOUS TRADES ONLY

Chicago Public Schools is soliciting bids for the repair of Boiler 1 at Joseph E. Gary Elementary School under solicitation number 26-1448. The scope of work includes flame cutting and removing the rusted lower 12 inches of the boiler bottom and firebox leg, welding a new 3/4 inch mudbar and 3/8 inch steel plate to the base, and installing new 7/8 inch stay rods. Additional requirements include replacing two courses of firebrick in the combustion chamber, installing high-temperature fiberglass insulation, performing a burner tune-up, and securing all necessary building and boiler repair permits. All work must be performed during normal working hours and comply with Chicago Building Code, ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1, and specific CPS standards for boiler renovation and HVAC insulation. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EUNA/Bonfire portal by October 13, 2026. Qualified contractors must hold Hartford and National Board certifications for pressure vessel repair. Financial and compliance requirements are tiered based on bid price: a 5 percent bid bond is required for bids of 25,000 dollars or more, and bidders must be signatories to the relevant union at this threshold. For bids of 50,000 dollars or more, the premium cost for a Payment and Performance Bond must be included in the bid. Bids of 75,000 dollars or more require completed MBE/WBE documentation. Final acceptance requires a successful hydrostatic pressure test to verify zero leaks, a burner set-up combustion efficiency report, and written certification of manufacturer compliance.