2026 Pine Grove Learning Center Boiler Replacement

Kent Intermediate School District is requesting sealed bids on boiler replacement and related HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work at Pine Grove Learning Center in Wyoming, Michigan, with bids due June 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time at the OAK Operations Center, 664 East Paris Avenue SE, Grand Rapids. A mandatory pre-bid construction meeting and site inspection is scheduled for May 20, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. at the Learning Center, 2101 52nd St SW, Wyoming. This is not a prevailing wage project.

The scope comprises selective demolition of existing boiler systems and installation of two new condensing boilers (2,500 MBH capacity each), hydronic piping replacement, building automation system modifications, condensate neutralization, side-stream filtration, expansion tanks, circulating pumps, domestic water heater replacement, and associated electrical and plumbing work. All work must comply with 2021 Michigan Building, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes; 2023 NFPA 70 (NEC); NFPA 13; and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. The facility is a Type II-B non-combustible structure with educational occupancy. Contractors must maintain 1-hour fire barriers, ensure ADA accessibility, and coordinate with existing building systems. A qualified Commissioning Provider must oversee commissioning activities, with contractors responsible for operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, training of Owner personnel on software-operated and HVAC systems, and Prefunctional Checklists and Functional Tests demonstrating compliance.

Bids are organized into two categories: Mechanical/Plumbing (BC 1) and Electrical (BC 2). Bidders must provide a minimum of five years documented experience on similar work, appropriate licenses, adequate financial resources, and a sworn, notarized Familial Disclosure Statement. Bid security of at least 5% of the bid amount (certified check or bid bond, A- or better surety rating) is mandatory. Successful bidders on contracts exceeding $50,000 must obtain Performance and Labor and Material bonds for 100% of the contract amount. Sealed bids in triplicate are required; faxed, emailed, or BuildingConnected submissions are not accepted. Project completion is targeted for October 2026. Bid hold-firm period is 60 days from opening. Bids will be publicly opened with live-stream via Zoom.