IFB 242-B5242-002, Forbes Hall Boiler Replacement

Christopher Newport University is soliciting bids for the boiler replacement project at Mary Brock Forbes Hall in Newport News, Virginia, under project code 242-B5242-002. The scope of work involves the replacement of gas-fired boilers, hot water pumps, and piping, as well as the integration of a heat recovery chiller into campus controls. The project includes comprehensive electrical and mechanical installations, with deliverables consisting of fully operational systems, a final TAB report for balanced flow, and a 12-month warranty against defects. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids are due by 2:00 P.M. on November 4, 2026, and attendance at the pre-bid conference on October 15, 2026, is mandatory. Requirements for submission include eVA vendor registration, contractor registration per the Code of Virginia, and a bid bond, with a 5% Commonwealth of Virginia Standard Bid Bond required for bids exceeding 500,000 dollars. Contractors must comply with Virginia prevailing wage determinations, non-discrimination clauses, and licensing requirements through the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. Additionally, bidders must provide a Small Business Procurement Plan and certify that they are not currently debarred from government contracting.