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 Comprehensive Communication Action Program - Boiler Procurement offers a Boiler Replacement Program (BRP) to low income Homeowners eligible for Heating Assistance and/or Weatherization services. inspects and tests all combustion heating systems for safety and efficiency. With the regard to primary heating systems, may replace a heating system if at least one of the following conditions are met: (i) the existing heating system is beyond repair and cannot be made operationally efficient, (ii) the existing heating system can be repaired to operational efficiency but only at a greater cost than replacement, (iii) the existing heating system, even if repaired to operational efficiency, would present significant health and/or safety risks. The determination of necessity of replacement shall be made by a licensed heating technician. With regard to replacement of a heating system; replacement units shall have an “Energy Star” efficiency rating (85% efficient) unless: (i) Natural Gas and Propane fired furnaces shall have an AFUE rating of at least 90%, per RI State Energy Code; (ii) a 90% efficient unit (sealed combustion) is justified based on documented health and safety concerns; (iii) a 90% efficient unit is cost comparable (within 10% of the cost) to an 85% unit (unless waived in writing by the Office of Energy Resources); (iv) funds other than those provided by the Office of Energy Resources will cover any additional costs; or (v) an “Energy Star” unit is not readily available (not listed on the Energy Star website). When replacing a heating system “fuel switching” will not be permitted; in exceptional circumstances, a waiver to this prohibition may be submitted to the Office of Energy Resources with a detailed assessment of the necessity of such “fuel switching.” With the exception of "no heats/emergency installs", heating systems will be installed during regular business hours (8 A.M. through 6 P.M., Monday through Friday). All BRP activities provided by private contractors shall comply with the standards listed below. All Heating System contractors wishing to participate in ’s Boiler Replacement Program must be registered as an approved heating vendor in good standing with the RI Office of Energy Resources. For information on becoming an approved heating contractor, contact the RI Office of Energy Resources at 401-574-9111. In addition, all contractors shall: (a) Warranty work and materials: The warranty shall be in writing and be signed by both the contractor and the client; (b) Be licensed and/or bonded as required by pertinent laws, ordinances, or codes; (c) Obtain required permits from authorities with jurisdiction as applicable; (d) Meet the following minimum insurance coverage requirements: 1. Comprehensive General Liability (a) Bodily Injury (each occurrence) - $500,000* (b) Property Damage (each occurrence) - $500,000* *In lieu of the $500,000 occurrence limits in (a) and (b), The contractor may opt to obtain $1,000,000 Single Limit Liability coverage for bodily injury and property damage. 2. Workers Compensation Limits (a) State – Statutory limits (b) Applicable Federal (e.g. Longshoremen’s) –Statutory limits (c) Employer’s Liability - $500,000 to Unlimited (d) Have access to tools and equipment to enable them to comply with all applicable regulations and codes. (e) Complete all work in accordance with DOE and federal program policies, standards and requirements. No contractor will be paid for work until completes a final inspection that verifies that the contractor’s work has been satisfactorily completed.Click Here To Download the complete Boiler Procurement PolicyAnnouncements for Bids Listed below are the announcements for boiler replacement bids. Please click the the listing to view the specifications and job details. Boiler Procurement ( All bid received will be opened the following business day at 12:00pm est after closing date) Job Numbers - (Opening Date - Closing Date) : Awarded To : 327-082517 - (08/25/17 - 09-01-17 12:00 AM) : Job #2875 needs liner 330-082517 - (08/25/17 - 09-01-17 12:00 AM) : Job #2934 needs liner 332-082517 - (08/25/17 - 09-01-17 12:00 AM) : Lob #2845 needs liner 333-092817 - (09/28/17 - 10-10-17 12:00 AM) : Job #2937 needs liner 334-092817 - (09/28/17 - 10-10-17 12:00 AM) : Carl Pecchia 335-092817 - (09/28/17 - 10-10-17 12:00 AM) : Vaughn Oil 336-092817 - (09/28/17 - 10-10-17 12:00 AM) : Vaughn Oil 337-092817 - (09/28/17 - 10-10-17 12:00 AM) : Petro Heating 338-092817 - (09/28/17 - 10-10-17 12:00 AM) : Micheletti 339-110617 - (11/06/17 - 11-16-17 12:00 AM) : Job #2935 340-110617 - (11/06/17 - 11-16-17 12:00 AM) : Petro Heating 341-110617 - (11/06/17 - 11-16-17 12:00 AM) : Vaughn Oil 342-110617 - (11/06/17 - 11-16-17 12:00 AM) : Vaughn Oil 343-110617 - (11/06/17 - 11-16-17 12:00 AM) : Petro Heating 344-110617 - (11/06/17 - 11-16-17 12:00 AM) : Petro Heating 3946-080812 - (8/14/12 - 8-24-12 3:00PM) : Vaughn Oil 3949-081412 - (8/14/12 - 8-24-12 3:00PM) : Vaughn Oil 3929-082012 - (8/20/12 - 8-30-12 3:00PM) : Carl Pecchia Heating Contractor LLC 3799-091712 - (9/20/12 - 9-28-12 3:00PM) 3958-091912 - (9/20/12 - 9-28-12 3:00PM) 3944-091912 - (9/20/12 - 9-28-12 3:00PM)Additional Information Competitive Sealed bid process and policy Any Boiler replacement work has to be procured using a Competitive Sealed bid process.Click Here to Open Full PolicyBoiler Punch List for New Installations Appendix F RI WAP Boiler Replacement Program Boiler Punch List for New Installations.Click Here to OpenBid Proposal Form All Bids not having all required information will be disqualified. 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