Replacement of Oil-Fired Heating Units at the Public Works Crew Garage

The Town of Nantucket, through its Department of Public Works, is soliciting quotes for the replacement of oil-fired heating units at the Public Works Crew Garage. The scope of work includes the installation of appropriately sized commercial oil-fired heating units, new burners and burner controls, and the necessary modification or connection of No. 2 fuel-oil piping, oil filters, shutoff valves, venting, and chimney connections. The contractor is responsible for performing startup, combustion testing, burner adjustment, draft testing, and safety-control testing, with written combustion test results provided to the Town. All work must be performed in a workmanlike manner and comply with NFPA requirements, manufacturer instructions, local building codes, and Town of Nantucket permitting and inspection standards. The contract will be awarded to the responsible and eligible vendor offering the lowest price in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Ch. 149. Evaluation of responsibility will be based on references regarding work quality and customer service. Bidders must certify at least five years of experience providing these services in Massachusetts and submit OSHA 10 training cards for all personnel. Required submission documents include a signed Tax Compliance Certification, a Certificate of Non-Collusion, current insurance certificates, and a signed signature page from the Town's contract. Responses must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by November 24, 2026. Administrative requirements include the submission of certified payrolls for each week of work to comply with prevailing wage laws. If the final contract price reaches or exceeds $25,000, the contractor must provide a payment bond for at least 50 percent of the contract value. The contractor must coordinate a proposed work schedule with Paul Berard Jr. at the Department of Public Works prior to commencement. The Town reserves the right to inspect all work in progress, and any defective materials or work must be repaired or replaced by the contractor at their own expense.