930 Backus St - Electrical to Code: Phase 2

The City of Jackson, Michigan is seeking an electrical contractor to complete Phase 2 electrical code compliance work for a residential property located at 930 Backus St. The project requires comprehensive electrical system upgrades to bring the structure into compliance with the Michigan Residential Code (MRC) 2015, including installing a new 100-amp meter base, hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and correcting existing electrical violations and hazardous conditions. Specific deliverables include wall and ceiling repairs from wire routing, ensuring repairs match existing materials, maintaining daily cleanup, and wiring new outlets with constant feed. Contractors must be prequalified through SAM.gov registration and will need to contact the homeowner, Kevin Johnston, to schedule property access. The Request for Proposal (RFP) was released on April 9, 2025, with electronic proposals due by April 23, 2025, at 9:00 am. The City reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder and may reject any or all bids.

The contract includes strict non-discrimination clauses and equal employment opportunity requirements, mandating that contractors cannot discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, color, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, or physical/mental handicap. The project appears to be funded through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), which requires contractors to take affirmative steps to include small, minority, and women-owned businesses in contract opportunities. Bidders must provide an Equal Employment Opportunity Certificate of Compliance and are subject to review by the Michigan Department of Civil Rights. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract includes comprehensive bonding requirements, including a Labor and Material Payment Bond, a Maintenance and Guarantee Bond, and a Performance Bond. Though the exact award value is not specified, the project involves a lump sum bid structure that covers all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to complete the electrical upgrades, with the expectation that contractors will include all associated costs in their proposal.