Bid Advertisement for 2,000,000BTU/H Ultra-High Efficiency Condensing Boiler, Fulton Endure...

Location:	Louisiana
Posted:	May 22, 2026
Due:	Jun 9, 2026
Agency:	The Port of Caddo-Bossier
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	44 - Furnace, Steam Plant, and Drying Equip, Nuclear Reactors
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed and/or electronic bids must be received by the Executive Port Director or his designee of the

Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission, 6000 Doug Attaway Blvd., Shreveport, Louisiana 71115

no later than 10:00 a.m. on June 9, 2026, for the following:

2,000,000BTU/H ULTRA-HIGH EFFICIENCY CONDENSING BOILER,

FULTON ENDURE XE 2000 OR EQUIVALENT

Specifications and bid documents may be obtained from the office of the Caddo-Bossier Parishes

Port Commission, or you may download them from the website at www.portcb.com or electronic

website (Bid Express) at www.bidexpress.com. Questions regarding the bid items are to be emailed to

Richard Nance, Director of Engineering, RickN@portcb.com, no later than FIVE (5) working days

prior to bid opening.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Bidders electing to submit a physical bid (paper), must use the LOUISIANA BID FORM AND

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS included in the bid package as outlined in these instructions. Each

blank space should be filled in, showing either the bid amount or no bid. Bids SHALL be LUMP

SUM. Bidders are required to state the bid amount in words and figures. In the case of a conflict

between the written and numerical bid amounts, the bid amount written in words shall govern.

Bidders may elect to submit bids electronically via the internet. Electronic bids for the Caddo-

Bossier Parishes Port Commission are available for submission at www.bidexpress.com.

Bidders that wish to submit electronic bids online may be charged a fee by Bid Express. In

addition, bidders shall be required to obtain a digital signature certificate prior to submitting bids

online.

Bidders electing to submit bids electronically shall follow the procedures established by Bid

Express.

The proper and timely submission of an electronic bid is the responsibility of the bidder. Bidders

are encouraged to complete the electronic bid documents well in advance of the bid closing.

Late bids due to the malfunction of the internet infrastructure, certificate service providers,

electronic bid bond providers, or other interruptions will not be accepted.

Bidders submitting bids electronically need not submit paper forms.

It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure receipt and acknowledgement of all addenda prior to

the bid submission.

Paper bids must be submitted and signed in ink by the authorized member of the bidding entity.

Bid envelopes shall be plainly marked in accordance with the Bid Invitation. Paper bids must be

either mailed or delivered to the Executive Port Director, Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port

Commission within the time limit set forth in the Bid Invitation. Bids received after this time will

be returned to the bidder unopened.

Bids may be rejected if they stipulate additions, conditional or alternative bids, incomplete bids or

other matters in conflict with the bid specifications. The Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission

reserves the right to reject any and all bids in accordance with Louisiana law.

The individual unit prices for the material and equipment shall include the amount of all applicable

taxes and indemnify and save the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission, its employees and

representatives harmless against any and all claims of liability resulting from the failure of any

bidder to include applicable taxes in the submitted bid. The Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port

Commission is exempt from all local and state taxes in the state of Louisiana. Bid amounts must

include all shipping and handling charges.

The bid will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in accordance with the

terms and conditions of the Louisiana Public Bid Law.

CADDO-BOSSIER PARISHES PORT COMMISSION

REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB)

1) PURPOSE

a) The Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission ( the “Port” ) is seeking equipment

supliers interested in providing the materials and labor associated with the

replacement and installation of a Ultra-High Efficiency Condensing Boiler (the

“project”), more particularly described in Section 2 of this Request for Bids (“RFB”).

b) It is the Port’s intent to select a qualified contractor to install the project defined in

Section 2.

2) PROJECT NAME AND SCOPE OF WORK

Caddo Bossier Parishes Port Commission Project ENG.26.012- Replacement

of an Existing 2,000 MBTU/Hr Aerco Gas-fired Condensing Boiler with a new

unit of equal capacity

Instructions to Bidders:

a) OBLIGATION OF BIDDERS: The submittal of a Bid will be understood to indicate

the Bidder has inspected the work site and has become thoroughly familiar with

the plans, general provisions, and technical specifications. The failure or omission

of any Bidder to examine any of the above shall in no way relieve the Bidder from

any obligations set forth in the Bid.

b) BID AMOUNT: The compensation to perform the work delineated in the BID shall

be stated as a LUMP SUM, based on the Engineer’s estimated quantities.

c) BID FORMAT: The Bidder shall use THE LOUISIANA UNIFORM PUBLIC WORK

BID FORM format which conforms to the requirements of this RFB.

d) Forms to be completed and submitted with the BID are as follows:

i) Bid Bond;

ii) Power of Attorney (for Bid Bond); and

iii) Corporate Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Bid.

e) The following Forms shall be completed simultaneously with the execution of the

contract:

iv) Performance and Payment Bond;

v) Power of Attorney (for Performance and Payment Bond);

vi) Conditional Waiver – Contractor; and

vii) Conditional Waiver – Subcontractor(s).

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Scope of Work

The scope of work for this project in accordance with the attached Plans and

Technical Specifications, identified as Exhibit A, Exhibit B, Exhibit C,and Exhibit D

respectively is described as follows:

i) Dis-assemble and remove existing 2,000 MBTU/hr nominal input capacity

gas-fired condensing boiler Aerco Boiler and salvage;

ii) Provide and install a new 2,000 MBTU/hr nominal input capacity gas-fired

condensing boiler based on the Fulton Endure Model EXE-2000

(Performance -97.5% thermal efficiency (AHRI),16 GPM minimum flow rate,

15 to 1 turndown ratio, 10-year heat exchanger warranty, lifetime thermal

shock warranty, twenty-four months parts warranty ( from shipment date),

five-year burner warranty, T439 stainless steelheat exchanger material,

120V,1 Phase;

iii) Test and certify.

The Bidder shall submit one (1) clearly identified original Bid in response to this

RFB to the Executive Port Director, Eric England, no later than June 9, 2026 at 10:00

a.m.

3) INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

The Bidder shall, at its own expense, provide a copy of the insurance certificate

which meets the requirement in Exhibit E.

4) PRE-BID MEETING

A Pre-Bid meeting will be held on June 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. to clarify any

information necessary to submit an acceptable Bid.

5) BID MUST BE DELIVERED TO:

Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission

ATTN: Executive Port Director

6000 Doug Attaway Blvd

Shreveport, LA 71115

6) DOCUMENTATION OF RESPONSES

a) Responses to this RFB will be recorded in the presence of one or more witnesses.

b) Responses to this RFB must be submitted by using a sealed envelope.

c) The Bidder’s name and address, license number, the RFB due date and time,

and the RFB title shall be shown on the outside of the envelope.

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d) The Port assumes no responsibility for unmarked envelopes being excluded from

consideration for an award.

e) Bids received after the time specified will be recorded and then returned

unopened.

f) Questions seeking clarification of any aspect of this RFB may be submitted to:

Rick Nance at rickn@portcb.com, phone: (318) 426-0877; or

Tyler Comeaux at tylerc@portcb.com, phone: (318) 524-2276.

7) PROCESS OF AWARD

a) The Bids will be evaluated by representative(s) of the Port prior to the issuance of

a letter of award.

b) The award process could take up to 10 days following receipt of the Bids.

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Advertisement for 2,000,000BTU/H Ultra-High Efficiency Condensing Boiler, Fulton Endure XE 2000 or Equivalent

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