FEMA Boiler Replacement - Bothwell, WA

Background
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is issuing this contract for the replacement of a boiler at the Bothwell Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) Detachment facility in Bothell, Washington. Established in 1987, the Bothell MERS mission provides emergency communications support to FEMA’s Response Directorate.

The facility operates 24/7 and requires reliable heating to maintain continuous operations. The existing boiler system has reached the end of its service life and must be replaced to ensure operational efficiency.

Work Details
The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and any other items necessary to complete the boiler replacement in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) and all applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations. Key tasks include:
- Demolition: Remove the existing boiler and associated accessories, including all boiler venting within the mechanical room. Protect surrounding equipment during demolition.
- Installation: Furnish and install a new 95% high-efficiency boiler with a stainless steel ASME-rated heat exchanger. Reconnect the new boiler to existing mechanical piping, gas piping, electrical systems, and install new venting as required.
- Startup and Commissioning: Perform system startup and commissioning per manufacturer requirements and industry standards. Verify proper operation of all safety controls and systems.
- Maintain a clean work area at all times, removing debris from FEMA property upon completion. Warranty all work for one year from installation.

Period of Performance
All work shall be completed within thirty (30) calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Place of Performance
Bothell, Washington

Bidder Requirements
Contractors must obtain all required permits prior to starting work. A complete material submittal package must be submitted for Government approval before ordering or installing any materials. Contractors are required to maintain cleanliness in existing toilet facilities during the project.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract, with SNO Valley Climate Systems listed on two FEMA Region 10 Bothell HVAC-related awards. The prior work includes heating, ventilation, and air conditioning preventative maintenance/repair for the FEMA Region 10 Federal Regional Center in Bothell, as well as emergency repair of FEMA Region 10 HVAC systems, which suggests familiarity with FEMA’s facility systems and repair/maintenance scope. The current requirement for boiler replacement (demolition of the existing unit, reconnection to existing mechanical/gas/electrical systems, and commissioning) is consistent with the same type of building mechanical system work performed under those earlier HVAC repair contracts.