Eastway Elementary School Boiler Replacement, 610 N Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27701. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days. Bid security required is 5% of the bid in cash, certified check, or Bid Bond. Performance and Payment Bonds for 100% of the contract amount will be required. Durham Public Schools reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities or irregularities. Minority Business Participation: Bidders shall note that compliance with County of Durham MBE policies and the North Carolina Statute 143-128.2 (c) are required for this project. Iran Divestment Act: Bidders shall note that the submission of a bid constitutes the bidder's certification to the State Treasurer that, as of the date of bid, it is not listed on the Final Divestment List created and maintained by the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer (the "Treasurer's Office") pursuant to the Iran Divestment Act of 2015, Chapter 147-Article 6E of the General Statutes of North Carolina (the "Iran Divestment Act"). Davis-Bacon Act: The successful bidder will be required to conform to the wage requirements prescribed by the federal Davis-Bacon and Related Acts which requires that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors performing on contracts funded in whole or in part with federal funds in excess of $2,000 pay their laborers and mechanics not less than the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits, as determined by the Secretary of Labor, for corresponding classes of laborers and mechanics employed on similar projects in the area. Project scope: The scope of this project is to remove the existing boilers and replace with new condensing boilers and primary heating hot water pumps, along with supporting piping modifications, electrical and controls work. Project has Federal funding. The project Designer or Designer's representative will be available to answer questions. It is Non Mandatory that prime bidders attend the entire Pre-Bid Conference and visit the site prior to bidding. Preferred Brands Conference: A preferred brands conference shall follow the pre-bid conference at 10:30am. Inspection of the project site shall follow. Statement of Qualifications: Each proposal shall be accompanied by a statement of qualifications that demonstrates experience in at least five (5) projects of similar scope within the past three (3) years with references. Statement of ability to staff project: Each proposal shall be accompanied by a statement of ability to staff including current project load, current staff levels, and individual staff to be committed to this project if awarded. Durham Public Schools Eastway Elementary School Boiler Replacement Attn: Kevin Coyne 2011 Hamlin Road Durham, NC 27704 Direct all inquiries concerning this RFP to: Durham Public Schools/Dewberry Engineers Inc. Attn: Johnny Wood All questions or requests may be submitted via email no later than noon on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Email: jwood@dewberry.com a. The scope of this project is to remove and replace two (2) boilers, along with installation of primary heating water pumps, and supporting electrical and controls work.