MCS-ADV FOR BIDS 01-29-24.pdf

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

MICHIGAN CENTER SCHOOLS

2024 HVAC UPGRADES – 1st FLOOR KEICHER ELEMENTARY

Michigan Center Schools (MCS) will receive sealed bid proposals from qualified contractors for the 2024 HVAC UPGRADES – 1st FLOOR KEICHER ELEMENTARY project. Work involves the removal of existing steam heating units and the installation of hydronic heating and dx cooling equipment, supporting electrical systems, DDC temperature control system and supporting building trades work. The Owner has pre-purchased the heating and cooling equipment. One prime contractor will be awarded for the entire project.

The project scope is contained to the 1st floor, and includes, but is not limited to, unit ventilators, variable refrigerant flow fan coil units, cabinet unit heaters, air handling units, finned tube, and gas fired unit heater. Additionally, the project includes installation of new insulated heating hot water piping, insulated heating hot water piping throughout the building, and auxiliary boiler room equipment. The project will affect approximately 25 classrooms, 5 office spaces, a gymnasium, and the first floor hallways.

This project is not subject to prevailing wage.

MANDATORY PRE-BID WALKTHRU FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2024, AT 9:00AM. Bidders will meet at the main entrance of Keicher Elementary School, 4064 Page Ave, Michigan Center, MI 49254.

Bid drawings and specifications will be available on or about Monday, February 12, 2024, and can be obtained electronically by making a request to Mende Engineering Solutions, LLC, Inc: e-mail:

Elizabeth@MendeEngineeringSolutions.com or phone: (517) 437-6998. Questions and comments by Contractors for inclusion as Bidders shall be addressed to Elizabeth Seppo, Project Engineer, Mende Engineering Solutions, LLC. by e-mail at Elizabeth@MendeEngineeringSolutions.com

All bid proposals shall be submitted on the bid proposal forms provided in the specification book and completed in accordance with the bid proposal instructions. All bidders shall provide signed and notarized forms as found in the specification booklet:

1. Affidavit disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the Bidder or any employee of the bidder and any member of the Board of Education of the MCS or the superintendent of the MCS in accordance with MCL 380.1267.

2. Affidavit of compliance for the Iran Economic Sanctions Act certifying the contractor does and will comply with MCL 129.3312.

3. Statement of Conflict of Interest certifying the Bidder does and will comply with MCL 15.322

4. Statement that bidder is not a Suspended or Debarred Vendor in the State of Michigan

5. A Michigan based business preference of the lesser value of 5% or $10,000 will apply in determining awards.

Bid proposals may be mailed or delivered to Mr. Brady Cook, Superintendent, Michigan Center Schools, 400 S. State St., Michigan Center, Michigan 49254. Proposals must be received prior to 10AM MARCH 11, 2024, at which time Proposals will be opened publicly in the Conference Room and read aloud. All bids received after the bid receipt deadline will be returned unopened. Facsimile or electronic submission of bids will not be accepted. Incomplete bids will not be read. All bids will be evaluated after the bid opening. The Project will be awarded on or about March, 2024.

A Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of Base Bids shall accompany each proposal. The Bid Security may be in the form of a Bid Bond, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after the bid date. Additional bond requirements are listed in the bid specifications.

Substantial completion from all trades’ work shall be on or about August 9, 2024.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, accept a bid other than the low bid, and to waive informalities, irregularities and/or errors in the bid proposals which they feel to be in their own best interest.

END OF NOTICE