# Cambridge OpenGov #COC-CIFB-FY27-31262

Temporary high-capacity boiler lease and support for Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School

**Posted:** October 29, 2026
**Respond By:** November 12, 2026
**Identifier:** COC-CIFB-FY27-31262
**NAICS:** 532490, 238220

The City of Cambridge is seeking a temporary boiler rental to keep Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School heated while its permanent boilers are replaced.
- Government buyer: City of Cambridge, through Cambridge Public Schools and the School Department.
- Requested equipment: one temporary hot-water boiler for Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School (CRLS).
  - Capacity must be at least 10,000,000 BTU, or the largest temporary boiler available on a single trailer because of site-space limitations.
  - The boiler must be configured for natural gas; dual-fuel diesel and natural gas is preferred.
  - Natural gas and a 480V, 100-amp electrical connection are available within 75 feet of the proposed loading-dock location.
- Required services include delivery, installation, connections and controls to the existing heating system, permits and inspections, dismantling, and removal.
  - Provide 24/7 emergency service, train CPS Facilities Management staff in safe operation, and respond to troubleshooting or repair requests within 12 hours.
- Timing and term: intended for the winter heating season; lease for at least three months, with a possible extension. Work must begin within seven days of written Notice to Proceed, and the boiler must be installed and operational within 10 days after contract execution and Notice to Proceed.
- No boiler manufacturer, model, part number, or vendor is specified. The estimated project value is $75,000.

### Description

The City of Cambridge seeks bids to lease a temporary hot water boiler to heat Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School during winter 2026–2027 while its in-house boilers are replaced. The boiler must provide at least 10,000,000 BTU, or be the largest available temporary boiler on a single trailer due to space limitations; a dual-fuel diesel and natural gas unit is preferred, and the unit must be configured for natural gas. The estimated project value is $75,000. Bids are due November 12, 2026, and the solicitation specifies electronic submission through the OpenGov Procurement Portal.

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