Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

General Bid Items

• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Conduct Hydrostatic test boiler at operating pressure. Inspect water side tubes or bundle for leaks.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Test relief valve setting for desired discharge. Adjust as required.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Perform combustion testing. Check and calibrate boiler burner for optimum air/fuel mixture. Specifications: Burner firing shall be fine-tuned and adjusted to its maximum efficiency level.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Wire brush and clean water tubes, flush water side to remove mud and scale. Clean all seating surfaces including hand holes, plates, manway doors and boiler heads.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Flush expansion tanks, sight glass, low water cut-out. Specifications: Install new gauge glasses if needed. Operational testing of each piece of equipment.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Inspect and clean water floats, to ensure they function properly. Specifications: Replace if necessary.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Replace low water level cut out control.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Inspect high water temperature control for accurate temperature and pressure readings, ensure safety devices are functioning correctly. Specifications: Replace if necessary.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Schedule required boiler inspection prior to closing boiler. Specifications: Coordinate with OSHA and FMD Contract Administrator or FMD Designated Representative.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Inspect gaskets on hand holes, manways, boiler heads. Specifications: Remove and replace worn or inoperable items as necessary.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Open fireside of boiler. Inspect, brush and vacuum out fire box or fire tubes. Remove any visible soot and dirt.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Clean burner heads and burner orifices.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Inspect insulation on firebox. Specifications: Make minor patching repairs to insulation, as needed.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Remove and inspect burner and gas pilot. Clean, inspect and reset pilot electrode if inoperable. Specifications: Remove and replace pilot electrode with approval from FMD.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Inspect fan motor belts for wear and proper tension. Specifications: Remove and replace if worn or damaged.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Inspect and test damper, verify that the damper blades close tightly and flush when the actuator is energized. Clean the damper with a lint-free cloth to remove dust and debris.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Inspect the seals along the edges of the damper blades for wear or deterioration.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Remove and replace damper motor if needed. Specifications: With approval from FMD Contract Administrator.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Inspect waterside and fireside of boiler. Report all findings.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Inspect fireside and waterside gaskets. Report findings.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Close up boiler fireside and waterside. Fill boiler with treated water. Specifications: Chemicals to be provided by the State.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Check for proper operation of all safeties, water cut outs, flame safeguards controls for pilot and flame ignition detection and proper lockout and gas valve shut offs.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Inspect blowdown valve for blockages. Ensure they are clear for proper sediment removal. Specifications: Replace if necessary.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Calibrate all controls to manufacturer specifications. Adjust all boiler operating limits and interlocks.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Inspect high pressure cutout control or any signs of damage, corrosion, or leaks. Verify that the high-pressure limit control is functioning correctly and is set to the proper pressure limit. Specifications: Replace if necessary.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Ensure all wiring and connections to the high-pressure switch are secure and in good condition.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Inspect pump coupling for signs of wear or cracks. Use a dial indicator to check the coupling alignment with the equipment coupled. If misalignment is detected, align and lubricate the pump coupling. Specifications: Remove and replace if necessary.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Inspect couplings for excessive wear.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Test operation of LCD Touch Screen Monitor(s) to ensure all functions meet manufacture standards.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Lubricate all damper and drive arm bearing surfaces with a dry lubricant.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Inspect and test all operating and safety controls in accordance with American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Controls Safety Devices (CSD-1).
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Provide a written detailed report on the analysis and findings to the FMD Contract Administrator or FMD Designated Representative via email.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Inspect the flame sensor/fire eye for any signs of damage or buildup. Clean if soot or debris is present. Specifications: Replace if necessary.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Provide necessary repair services as required to keep equipment fully operational in accordance with manufacturer's standards.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Provide necessary emergency repair services upon request, responding within two (2) hours of notification.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Provide up to sixteen (16) hours of technical support services per 12-month period, via telephone to address or troubleshoot equipment problems.

NAICS Classification

NAICS 238220 – Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (Boiler maintenance, repair, and installation of related systems), NAICS 561210 – Facilities Support Services (General maintenance services for state buildings and grounds), NAICS 811310 – Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (Repair services for industrial boilers and related equipment)

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on January 1, 2026, and was last updated on December 31, 2025. All bids and/or proposals are due on January 28, 2026.

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