Burlington Electric Department RFP System
RFP# 010-26 Cooling Tower Timber Replacement
RFP# 010-26
Deadline: August 8, 2025 5:00 pm
- Summary
The existing timbers of the cooling tower require selective replacement. This project will replace a portion of existing timbers during a maintenance outage that is already scheduled for October 18th through November 9th, 2025.
- Scope of Work
There are two scopes of work to bid on. After evaluation of all bids, BED will select a single bid and its associated scope of work.
Scope of work #1
Replace 50% of timbers in the cooling tower structure with Douglas Fir CCA pressure treated lumber. Quantities and dimensions of lumber for scope of work #1:
- 250 total 2”x4”x20’
- 250 total 2”x6”x20’
- 150 total 4”x4”x20’
- 150 total 4”x4”x10’
Scope of work #2
Replace 25% of timbers in the cooling tower structure with Douglas Fir CCA pressure treated lumber. Quantities and dimensions of lumber for scope of work #2:
- 125 total 2”x4”x20’
- 125 total 2”x6”x20’
- 75 total 4”x4”x20’
- 75 total 4”x4”x10’
The following requirements apply to both scopes of work:
- Removal and reinstallation of cooling tower fill media as necessary
- Removal and reinstallation of cooling tower components as necessary
- Clean up of debris
- Work must be 100% complete in the available time window October 18th through November 5, 2025. Pre-staging of materials prior to these dates may be acceptable and coordinated with BED.
- Material for the project will be supplied by the bidder
- All equipment rentals will be supplied by the bidder.
- Disposal of any chemicals used will be done by the bidder.
- Clean up and removal of all debris
Proposed Schedule
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Milestone |
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Release of Formal RFP |
7/16/2025 |
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Site Walkthrough (Not required) |
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Last Date to Submit Written Proposal |
8/8/2025 5 PM |
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Evaluation of Proposals |
8/29/2025 |
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Selection of contractor |
8/29/2025 |
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Date project may begin |
10/20/2025 |
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Date project must be completed |
11/05/2025 |
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