2026 Pine Grove Learning Center Boiler Replacement

Kent Intermediate School District is requesting sealed bids on the Pine Grove Learning Center Boiler Replacement project in Wyoming, Michigan, with bids due June 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the OAK Operations Center, 664 East Paris Avenue SE, Grand Rapids. The pre-bid meeting and site visit were held May 20, 2026.

Bidders must meet minimum qualifications: at least five years of successful experience on similar projects, possession of required licenses, and demonstration of adequate financial resources. Two separate bid categories exist—Mechanical/Plumbing (BC 1) and Electrical (BC 2)—and bidders may propose on one or both. A sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure Statement under Michigan Revised School Code Section 1267 and an Affidavit of Compliance under Michigan Public Act No. 517 of 2012 (Iran-linked business exclusion) are mandatory with each bid submission.

The scope encompasses demolition of existing systems, installation of two new Fulton EDR+2500 condensing boilers rated 2,500 MBH each, plumbing modifications including water heater replacement, HVAC system updates with controls integration, electrical work, natural gas piping, and condensate neutralization systems. The project must comply with the 2021 Michigan Building Code and applicable NFPA standards. A mandatory alternate (P-1) covers domestic water heater and related piping work; cost changes must be incorporated into bid proposals. Commissioning activities including prefunctional checklists, functional testing, and two-hour operator training sessions on HVAC, plumbing, software, and maintenance are contractor responsibilities.

Bid security of 5% of the bid amount is required via certified check or surety bond. Contracts exceeding $50,000 require Performance and Labor/Material Payment Bonds from an A- or better rated surety. Bids must be submitted in triplicate; faxed, emailed, or BuildingConnected uploads are not accepted. Bids remain firm for 60 days from opening. This is not a prevailing wage project. The project targets October 2026 completion with strict operational protocols due to the school's student population with specialized developmental, emotional, and sensory needs—contractors must observe zero student contact, scheduled high-impact noise work, maintained barriers, and secured tool protocols.