Specifications include, but are not limited to: Requirements for the annual cleaning and preventive maintenance of the boilers/furnaces shall be per manufacturer’s requirements and shall include, but not be limited to, brushing out the boilers and smoke pipes, and cleaning passageways, sealing up with furnace cement or high temperature silicone when completed. Natural gas or propane boilers and furnaces cleanings and inspections are required for heat exchangers, burners, condensate traps and vents. Some systems will require additional inspection and service if not functioning properly. Those items will be listed below. The cleaning service shall include replacement of the oil filter or filters, pump strainer and nozzles if applicable. When replacing the nozzles, check electrodes (replace if cracked porcelain or burnt electrode tips). Oil the circulator pumps and check couplings for proper operation. Air filters shall be replaced on all furnaces. When completed, all relief valves, and limit controls shall be checked to allow for safe operation. Check the pH value of the flue gas condensate (min.6.5) and the condition/fill status of the neutralization media. Replace as necessary. The selected Bidder must perform a complete combustion analysis on the boiler/furnace and provide a written and electronic report of the results of the analysis within seven (7) days of testing, to the Plant Maintenance Engineer III. The selected Bidder shall provide warrantees for the work performed. The selected Bidder must be able to meet a two-hour response time for service calls. A report associated with all emergency service provided should be sent to the Plant Maintenance Engineer III. All replaced parts, materials and waste must be removed from site, and disposed of by the selected Bidder. Service technicians for the service and maintenance of equipment must be State of Maine licensed journeyman oil burner technicians and have a large equipment natural gas/propane service endorsement.
