Durham Public Schools Apptegy #179-2122-631-FWE-BOILER

Forest View Elementary School Boiler Replacement – Lochinvar Boilers, Controls, and Integration

Durham Public Schools is procuring and has awarded a contract for a turnkey boiler replacement project at Forest View Elementary School in Durham, NC. - Government Buyer: - Durham Public Schools, Purchasing Department - OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers): - Lochinvar (FBN2501 boilers) - Riello (AR 3000 boilers, alternate) - Belimo (valves and actuators) - Honeywell (Smart Variable Frequency Drives) - Tridium (Building Automation System controls) - Distech (preferred for building automation controls) - Vendors: - Comfort Mechanical (apparent low bidder and awardee) - Products/Services Requested: - Two Lochinvar FBN2501 2,400 MBH output gas-fired condensing boilers (primary) - Two Riello AR 3000 boilers (alternate) - Boiler pumps (2 units) - Replacement of piping and vent piping - Belimo valves and actuators - Honeywell Smart VFDs - Tridium BAS controls - JACE 8000 controllers (2 units) - Replacement of electrical subpanel feeding boilers and pumps - Building automation controls integration with Niagara N4 architecture and BACnet protocol, using Distech technology - Notable Requirements: - 5-year warranty on new boilers - Full integration of all controls into Durham Schools' N4 Supervisor system - Removal of existing boilers, pumps, and controls - All work to comply with federal guidelines when federal funds are used - Turnkey installation including all equipment, labor, and integration - Estimated contract value: $264,320 base bid plus $17,480 in alternates, with a total award of $281,800 - No explicit contract duration or option years specified; project is a single replacement effort

Description

Durham Public Schools is soliciting bids for the replacement of boilers at Forest View Elementary School. The project includes replacing boilers, pumps, electrical panels as an add alternate, and all existing controls associated with the hot water plant. The new controls will integrate with the Durham Schools N4 Supervisor system, with a preference for Distech brand. Bids were due by April 26, 2022, with a public bid opening scheduled for the same day.

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