2026 RTU Replacements

Madison District Public Schools in Madison Heights, Michigan is requesting proposals for the replacement of three rooftop HVAC units at Wilkinson Middle School under its 2024 Sinking Fund program, with proposals due July 1, 2026 and a non-mandatory pre-proposal walkthrough on June 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

Minimum qualifications require firms to have operated for at least five consecutive years, hold Michigan licensure, demonstrate five public-sector clients within the past five years, and have completed RTU replacement projects of at least $250,000 for a minimum of five public-sector clients within the past ten years. No prevailing wage requirements apply.

The scope encompasses replacement of three heating rooftop units including all labor, materials, equipment, mechanical, electrical, roofing, and flashing work. The district will prepurchase the units; the successful contractor assumes the material purchase contract and all associated taxes. Construction must be completed within a single block of time not exceeding one week, scheduled to be negotiated based on equipment delivery, preferably before September 2, 2026 school start or during off-hours and non-school days if delivery occurs during the academic year. All labor and materials must carry a minimum one-year warranty from completion.

The contract will be executed using AIA A105-2017 form with modifications. A bid security of 5% of the bid amount is required. Performance and Payment Bond is mandatory for work exceeding $50,000. The district will evaluate proposals on overall best value, considering responsiveness, relevant experience, capacity, contract exceptions, and proposed pricing. Questions are due June 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Bidder interviews are anticipated for July 3, 2026 by invitation only. The district reserves the right to award one or multiple contractors and to reject any bid in whole or part.