6912 RFB - Boiler Inspection, testing and repair services

Washtenaw Community College 4800 E. Huron River Drive
Purchasing Department - Room SC 326 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
Bid # 6912 Boiler inspection, testing & repair services Phone (734) 973-3448
Bid Issued On: October 12, 2026
Bid Due Date: October 29th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT
This is an invitation to participate in Washtenaw Community College (WCC) Request for Bid (RFB) 6912
Boiler inspection, testing & repair services. If you are interested in participating, please review all RFB 6912
documents thoroughly before responding.
WCC is requesting contract pricing to perform boiler CSD-1 testing and repair services for an initial service
period beginning November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2027 with an automatic yearly rollover provision not
to exceed four (4) 12-month terms thereafter, terminable for convenience by either party at any time.
Response to this RFB confirms an understanding that this is not a contract or offer of business by the College.
This Request for Bid in no manner obligates the College to the eventual purchase of any products or services
described, implied, or which may be offered, until confirmed by written agreement, and may be terminated by
the College at any time prior to the signing of an agreement, contract, or purchase order.
WCC is a member of E & I, OMNIA Partners, NJPA, MI Deal, REMC, NIGP, NAEP, TIPS and
BuyBoard. Please include any educational discounts or rebates available. If someone in your company
coordinates pricing for one of these groups, please forward this invitation to them to complete. Prices must
include all shipping, handling, and delivery charges, shipped FOB pre-paid Washtenaw Community College
(WCC). Shipping address is 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800.
Questions are to be emailed to Susan Pulice, Purchasing Agent at pur@wccnet.edu by October 20th, 2026, at
2:00 p.m. EDT. All emails must reference the bid number and title shown above. Answers to questions received
by the deadline will be posted to the WCC Purchasing website Requests for Proposals and Bids (wccnet.edu) no
later than October 22nd, 2026, by end of day. These questions and answers, as well as any additional
information, will only be posted on the WCC Purchasing website. It is the vendor's responsibility to check the
website for all questions, answers, addendums and additional information.
Refer to the Instructions and Conditions for Sealed Bids for detailed information regarding how to submit a
response to this RFB. Bid responses are due via email by Thursday, October 29th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
Vendor shall submit pricing on Attachment A, a copy of the Vendor Acknowledgements signature page,
completed and signed by an authorized representative as well as the Contractor Responsibility Form.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE:
The WCC Mechanical Services department is looking for a vendor that can provide inspections on twenty-two
boiler units located in multiple buildings on the WCC campus. Vendor shall refer to Bid 6912 - Attachment B -
Boiler Specifications for detailed boiler information. The college reserves the right to update or modify the list
at any time during the contract period. Vendors will be notified of any changes to the list prior to an inspection
being done. Vendor should also provide labor rates and any discounted parts rate available. These rates can /
will be used for repairs that are approved by the college.
Qualified vendors must be able to meet the following minimum scope in performing the testing services:
1. Perform CSD-1 Testing and certification for each boiler on WCC campus per State of Michigan code.
2. Provide combustion analysis and boiler tune up on all boilers to qualify for DTE boiler tune up rebates.
Contractor to complete and file all applications and paperwork and submit to DTE to receive utility
rebates for each boiler. If applicable.
3. Provide a copy of the required State of Michigan CSD-1 report and any related paperwork
electronically, via hard copy and email to the Owner's PM within (30) thirty days of the initial
inspection.

Washtenaw Community College 4800 E. Huron River Drive
Purchasing Department - Room SC 326 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
Bid # 6912 Boiler inspection, testing & repair services Phone (734) 973-3448
Bid Issued On: October 12, 2026
Bid Due Date: October 29th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT
4. Provide updated Reports as requested by Owner as to the status of each boiler's testing and repairs, if
applicable. Schedule of inspections and testing to be submitted to Owner for approval prior to
proceeding with work.
5. Provide quotes for any repair needed/required to maintain compliance, per building and per boiler.
Repairs greater than $5000 may be subject to a competitive bid process.
Qualified vendors must be certified by and registered with the State of Michigan to perform work on boilers,
perform CSD-1 testing and employ technician(s) licensed to perform this work and continuously maintain a
competent superintendent, satisfactory to the Owner, with authority to act for him in all matters pertaining to the
work.
Refer to Bid 6912 - Attachment A - Pricing Spreadsheet. For each boiler listed, provide the required
information in the designated columns. Vendor should be able to hold pricing for a minimum of 2 years.
It is the College's expectation that there will be no minimum order requirements. All minimum order quantities must be
clearly stated in the Bid. If not stated in the Bid, it will be assumed there are no minimum order quantities. Prices must
include all shipping, handling, and delivery charges, Pre-Paid FOB: Washtenaw Community College. Lead Time may be a
consideration of award.
INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR SEALED BIDS
Bids will be received via email by the Purchasing Department of Washtenaw Community College until 2:00
p.m. EDT, Thursday, October 29th, 2026. The public opening for Bid 6912 will be held electronically at 2:30
pm on October 29th, 2026, via the link below, attendance is optional.
Public Opening - Bid 6912 Boiler inspection, testing & repair services
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82006262048?pwd=kYI7TfLCXbHVCVsR4gZzF7OOt74jqx.1
Meeting chat link
https://us05web.zoom.us/launch/jc/82006262048
Meeting ID: 820 0626 2048
Passcode: 2vFHp7
Submission: Vendor shall submit one completed copy of this Specification Sheet and one copy of the Vendor
Acknowledgements signature page, in a single PDF, completed and signed by an authorized representative.
Samples of items, when required, must be furnished free of expense. If not destroyed by tests, upon request,
samples will be returned at no expense to the College. Samples must be received on or before bid opening time
and date.
Prices and Notations: Prices must be returned on the bid forms supplied. Failure to do so will void your bid.
All prices and notations must be typed or written in ink. Mistakes may be crossed out, corrections entered and
initialed in ink by the person signing the bid. Exclude all Federal, State and Municipal Sales and Excise taxes.
Exemption certificates will be furnished upon request. Bids must be signed by an authorized official or employee
of the firm. Obligations assumed by such signature are binding upon the firm.
Delivery: Bids shall be quoted F.O.B. Destination with all transportation charges prepaid. F.O.B. Destination
means delivered to the College Receiving Department and will include all charges for packing, draying, etc.

Washtenaw Community College 4800 E. Huron River Drive
Purchasing Department - Room SC 326 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
Bid # 6912 Boiler inspection, testing & repair services Phone (734) 973-3448
Bid Issued On: October 12, 2026
Bid Due Date: October 29th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT
Bonds: Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, and Labor and Material Bonds will be required only if specified on the
attached specification sheets. Bid Bonds shall be in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid. Performance and
Labor and Material Bonds shall each be in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid.
Compliance: Bidders must comply with all state and federal laws and regulations applicable to any goods and
services provided to the College.
Award: The WCC Purchasing Department reserves the right to award by item, group of items or total bid to one
or more vendors; to reject any and all bids in whole or in part; and to waive any informality or technical defects
if, in the judgment of the Purchasing Agent, the best interest of the College will be so served. In determination
of award, the qualifications of the bidder, the conformity with the specifications of articles or services to be
supplied, and the delivery time will be considered. Care will be exercised in making split awards so as not to
penalize vendors by awarding less than minimum shipping weights.
Procurement of goods and services for Washtenaw Community College shall be accomplished in such a manner
as to provide fair opportunity for all businesses, to participate in the procurement process. This shall be
accomplished without sacrifice of quality, in the best interest of the College, and within the authority vested in the
Purchasing Agent to make the final decision on award of the contracts or purchase orders.
Inspection: All articles are subject to inspection and testing. In the event any articles are found defective in
material, workmanship or otherwise fail to meet the requirements of the bid within a period of thirty (30) days,
the College shall have the right to reject such articles and request immediate replacement regardless of the return
policies of the vendor. Rejected articles will be held for pick-up by the bidder or will be returned at bidders'
expense for handling, packing, and transportation.
Default: Default is defined as the failure of the bidder to fulfill the obligations of the bid, including but not limited
to failure to deliver as specified or the unauthorized substitution of articles bid and specified on the purchase order.
In the event of default, the College may cancel the contract or purchase order and procure the articles or services
from other sources, and place the bidder defaulting on the disapproved list for a period of not less than six months.
Non-Discrimination Clause: Washtenaw Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex,
color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, height, weight, marital status, or veteran status in provision of its
educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits. WCC does not discriminate on the basis of
sex or handicap in the educational programs and activities which it operates, pursuant to the requirements of
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Public Act 453, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
and Public Act 220 respectively. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the College and
the procurement policies of the College. Inquiries concerning Title IX and Section 504 should be directed to the
Office of the Dean of Enrollment and Student Services; Room 221B, Student Center Building, Washtenaw
Community College, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (734) 973-3536. Charges of violation of the above policy also
should be directed to the College Affirmative Action Officer in Human Resource Management, Room 120,
Business Education Building.
Terms and Conditions of Purchase: The awarded vendor's Bid submissions shall be subject to and governed
by the College's Terms and Conditions for Product Purchase and Installation located at Terms and Conditions
for Product Purchase and Installation by WCC (wccnet.edu) as a condition of award and are hereby incorporated
herein as a substantive part of the solicitation documents. In the event there is any conflict or inconsistency
between the Terms & Conditions referenced in the RFB documents and those included in a Supplier's Bid
response, Supplier's bid, or listed on the Supplier's website, the Terms & Conditions of this RFB document
shall govern.

Washtenaw Community College 4800 E. Huron River Drive
Purchasing Department - Room SC 326 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
Bid # 6912 Boiler inspection, testing & repair services Phone (734) 973-3448
Bid Issued On: October 12, 2026
Bid Due Date: October 29th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT
VENDOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
By virtue of submitting a bid, the Vendor acknowledges:
* That all the requirements of this Bid including the INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR SEALED
BIDS have been read and understood.
* That compliance with the Specifications/Qualifications and Instructions and Conditions will be assumed by
the College if not otherwise noted in submittal.
* That Vendor is not delinquent on the repayment of any Federal debt.
* That Vendor is presently not debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, not
voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency.
* Any responses, materials, correspondence, or documents provided to the College are subject to the State of
Michigan Freedom of Information Act and may be released to third parties in compliance with that Act.
* The individual signing below has authority to enter into this on behalf of Vendor.
* Vendor, through the signature below of its agent, hereby offers to provide the requested products/services at
the prices identified under the terms and conditions stated and incorporated into this RFB.
* This offer remains open for sixty (60) days.
Printed Name Title
Company Name Signature
Address Email
City, State, Zip Phone
By signing above, the vendor agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, local and College laws, rules
and regulations in providing goods and services under this agreement.
Submission includes pricing with all discounts applied: YES NO
All items requested were quoted: YES NO

Washtenaw Community College 4800 E. Huron River Drive
Purchasing Department - Room SC 326 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
Bid # 6912 Boiler inspection, testing & repair services Phone (734) 973-3448
Bid Issued On: October 12, 2026
Bid Due Date: October 29th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT
Washtenaw Community College Contractor Responsibility Form
Firm: ______________________________
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(Insert name, address and telephone number of firm submitting certification)
Project Name: Boiler Inspection, testing & repair services
Type of Work/Project: Contracted Services
Bid/RFQ/RFP Number: Bid 6912
As a condition of performing work on a contract for Washtenaw Community College, a contractor
submitting a bid shall complete this form with the responsible contractor qualification standards set forth
below. Bids will not be accepted unless they are accompanied by a completed copy of this form. The
form is required for all bona fide solicited contracts greater than or equal to $20,000. Washtenaw
Community College will use this form and the items noted below in consideration of awarding the bid
for the project identified above.
This form must be completed by an employee or other person representing the submitting firm
who has the authority to execute this form and has adequate knowledge to address all matters specified
herein. The person completing this form shall answer each question and execute the signature
requirement at the end of this form in the presence of a notary. If this form has already been completed
and submitted by a responding contractor for a previous bid or contract, it shall be valid for a period of
no longer than two years from the date of receipt.
Contractor Qualification Standards
(1) Does the firm meet the bonding requirements for the contract, as required by applicable law or
contract specifications and any insurance requirements, as required by applicable law or contract
specifications, including general liability insurance, workers compensation insurance and
unemployment insurance?
YES_____ NO_______
(2) Has the firm been debarred or suspended by any federal, state or local government agency or
authority in the past three years?
YES_____ NO_______
(3) Has the firm defaulted on any contract in the past three years?
YES_____ NO_______

Washtenaw Community College 4800 E. Huron River Drive
Purchasing Department - Room SC 326 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
Bid # 6912 Boiler inspection, testing & repair services Phone (734) 973-3448
Bid Issued On: October 12, 2026
Bid Due Date: October 29th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT
(4) Has the firm had any type of business, contracting or trade license, registration, or other
certification revoked or suspended in the past three years?
YES_____ NO_______
(5) Have the firm or its owners been convicted of any crime relating to the contracting business in the
past ten years?
YES_____ NO_______
(6) Has the firm within the past three years been found in violation of any law applicable to its
contracting business, including, but not limited to, licensing laws, tax laws, prompt payment laws,
wage and hour laws, prevailing wage laws, environmental laws or others, where the result of such
violation was the payment of a fine, back pay damages or any other type of penalty in the amount
of $5,000 or more?
YES_____ NO_______
(7) Is the firm currently a party to any pending litigation and/or arbitration?
YES_____ NO_______
If the answer to above is "YES", please describe:_________________________________
(8) Does the firm pay all craft employees that it employs on the contract the current wage rates and
fringe benefits as required under applicable federal, state or local wage laws?
YES_____ NO_______
(9) Will all individual workers on the contract be "W-2 employees"?
YES_____ NO_______
(10) Have all craft labor, who will be employed by the firm for the contract, completed at least the OSHA
10 hour training course for safety established by the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational
Safety & Health Administration?
YES_____ NO_______

Washtenaw Community College 4800 E. Huron River Drive
Purchasing Department - Room SC 326 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
Bid # 6912 Boiler inspection, testing & repair services Phone (734) 973-3448
Bid Issued On: October 12, 2026
Bid Due Date: October 29th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT
(11) Will the firm employ craft employees in all classifications and individual trades required to
successfully perform the work related to this contract?
YES_____ NO_______
(12) Does the firm participate in a Class A Apprenticeship Program for each separate trade or
classification in which it employs craft employees and will the firm continue to participate in such
program or programs for the duration of the contract? For the purposes of this section,
Washtenaw Community College defines "Class A Apprenticeship Program" as any apprenticeship
program that is currently registered with and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor or
appropriate state apprenticeship agency and has successfully graduated apprentices to
journeyperson status for at least three of the past five years.
YES_____ NO_______
(13) Does the firm have all other technical qualifications and resources, including equipment, personnel
and financial resources necessary to perform the referenced contract, or will obtain same through
the use of qualified, responsible subcontractors?
YES_____ NO_______
(14) Will the firm maintain all qualifications, resources and capabilities referenced in this form
throughout the duration of the contract?
YES_____ NO_______
(15) Can the firm provide a listing containing a minimum of three (3) similar projects completed
including the client name, dollar value of the project, and documentation regarding timeliness,
extension requests, any fines or penalties imposed, liens filed, and claims for extra work? (If
"Yes", please be prepared to provide listing at request of College)
YES_____ NO_______
(16) Will the firm notify Washtenaw Community College, within seven days of any material changes to
all matters attested to in this form?
YES_____ NO_______
(17) If the firm is identified as the lowest responsible bidder, will it affirm to Washtenaw Community
College that any and all subcontractors used for this contract will also adhere to the same
contractor qualification standard responses attested to within this form within seven days
(excluding items (7) and (15))?
YES_____ NO_______

Washtenaw Community College 4800 E. Huron River Drive
Purchasing Department - Room SC 326 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
Bid # 6912 Boiler inspection, testing & repair services Phone (734) 973-3448
Bid Issued On: October 12, 2026
Bid Due Date: October 29th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT
The undersigned attests that he or she has the authority to execute this form and has sufficient
knowledge to address all matters specified herein and attests, under the penalty of perjury, that the
information submitted is true, complete and accurate.
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Print and Sign Name
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Title
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Name of Firm
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Date