NJCC Building 32 Boiler Replacement in Vermont

This solicitation seeks bids for the replacement of an oil-fired boiler with a high-efficiency propane steam boiler at Building 32 of the Northlands Job Corps Center in Vergennes, Vermont. The scope requires full demolition and proper disposal of the existing system, installation of a new propane boiler and gas burner compliant with FEMP JCH-814 standards, replacement of critical components including a duplex boiler feed tank and control panel, condensate tanks, steam traps, Y strainers, check valves, and condensate receivers, as well as installation of new feed water piping with a reduced pressure backflow preventer, insulation, stack modifications, and full system testing and commissioning. All work must adhere to the International Mechanical Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, National Electrical Code, NFPA Life Safety 101, and NFPA 58. The contractor must provide a propane gas tank and all associated materials, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The solicitation is designated as a small business set-aside under SBA guidelines, open to Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns. Bidders must hold an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID, submit a completed Bid Sheet with detailed, line-item cost breakdowns for equipment, materials, and labor, and provide all required Vermont-specific licenses and credentials. Mandatory attachments include a Vendor Acknowledgement Form, Form W-9, applicable Certificates of Insurance listing Center/ETR as certificate holder, a proposed schedule of work days and hours, and proof of bonding and insurance as required by project value thresholds—specifically, a 100% payment bond for projects over $35,000 and both performance and payment bonds for those exceeding $150,000. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses addressing ethical conduct, labor standards including Davis-Bacon and Executive Order 14026 minimum wages, environmental compliance, safety, and anti-kickback provisions. Proposals must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. on August 20, 2026, to the designated delivery address in Vergennes, Vermont, and must be signed and initialed with no erasures. Final acceptance requires a signed punch list and submission of all warranties and project documentation. Bid evaluation is at the sole discretion of