IFB 2026-068 Rebid IFB Detention Center Boilers Replacement

Union County, North Carolina, through its Facilities Management department, is soliciting lump sum bids for the turn-key replacement of two existing domestic water boilers at the Union County Detention Center in Monroe, North Carolina. The scope of work includes the demolition and legal disposal of existing equipment and the installation of two new Energy Star qualified condensing gas-fired boilers. One unit will serve the kitchen with a 500,000 MBH input and 100-gallon storage, while the other will serve the showers with a 1,100,000 MBH input and 100-gallon storage. Both units must achieve a thermal efficiency of 94% or better. The contractor is responsible for all necessary connections, including domestic water, gas, venting, condensate, and electrical, as well as providing all required permits, testing, startup, and owner training. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible responsive bidder. Bidders must be licensed in the State of North Carolina and provide a five percent bid deposit. Submissions must be delivered as a sealed package by 2:00 PM EST on November 4, 2026. The project must reach substantial completion within 120 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. Key requirements include adherence to Federal Equal Employment Opportunity policies, compliance with the North Carolina Boiler Safety Bureau, and the execution of confidentiality agreements for all personnel accessing the detention center. The contract includes a one-year warranty on work and specifies that payments will be made within 30 days of invoice receipt, subject to appropriation by the Union County Board of Commissioners.