Opportunity
Cedar Rapids Ionwave #PUR0826-056
Boiler System Replacement at J Avenue Water Treatment Plant, City of Cedar Rapids
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
September 25, 2026
Identifier
PUR0826-056
NAICS
238220, 238290
This opportunity involves the replacement of the boiler system at the J Avenue Water Treatment Plant for the City of Cedar Rapids Utilities Department. - Government Buyer: - City of Cedar Rapids Utilities Department - Purchasing Services Office - Contact: Rebecca Johnson - OEMs and Vendors: - Existing system: Weil-McLain Co., Inc. - New system must be equivalent to Weil-McLain J-6-B or latest model - Products/Services Requested: - Removal of existing Weil-McLain boiler system - Installation of a new, equivalent boiler system - Includes steam and return lines, expansion tanks, filters, separators, zone pumps, radiant fin heaters, electric forced air radiant heaters, and all necessary parts - All labor, equipment, and materials for a complete, operational system - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Mandatory pre-bid meeting for all bidders - Facility must remain operational during installation - Compliance with OSHA 10 certification, Iowa SUDAS, and other safety/regulatory standards - Bidders must provide insurance, bonding, and descriptive literature for proposed equipment - Local preference policy applies for Linn County businesses - Firm-fixed price contract; no price escalation during initial term - Completion required by specified date; contract may be extended by mutual agreement
Description
The City of Cedar Rapids Utilities Department is soliciting sealed bids for the removal and replacement of the back ops boiler system at the Water Treatment Plant located at 761 J Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The project includes removal of the existing Weil-McLain boiler system and installation of a new, equivalent boiler system with all associated components such as steam and return lines, expansion tanks, filters, separators, zone pumps, and heaters. The work must be performed while the facility remains operational, adhering to safety and regulatory standards, and completed by May 31, 2027. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting and submit bids electronically through the City's online procurement portal by September 25, 2026.