A performance contract to improve energy utilization

Mattawan Consolidated Schools, located in Van Buren County, Michigan, is soliciting competitive bids for a performance contract to improve energy utilization at the Western Ave Elementary School complex. The procurement focuses on enhancing the efficiency and performance of the facility's heating and cooling systems through energy conservation improvements qualifying under Michigan Public Act 380.1274a. Successful bidders must submit detailed proposal summaries accompanied by Professional Engineer (PE) certified drawings, attend a mandatory facility review meeting scheduled for May 3, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at Western Ave Elementary School, and provide a minimum one-year warranty on all included items. Written bids must be submitted via email to mholahan@mattawanschools.org no later than May 16, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. EST, with public opening and reading of bids occurring at the Board of Education meeting on May 16, 2019 at 4:01 p.m. at 56720 Murray Street, Mattawan, Michigan 49071-9543. Bidders must include bid security equal to at least 5% of the bid amount and provide a sworn, notarized statement disclosing any familial relationships between the bidder's owner or employees and school board members or the superintendent. All inquiries should be directed to Michael Holahan at mholahan@mattawanschools.org.

Bidders must certify that they are not "Iran-Linked Businesses" as defined under Michigan Public Act 517, which represents a compliance restriction on eligible vendors. The procurement documents do not identify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, or existing contractors requiring integration. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the bid documents, leaving pricing and contract duration subject to competitive bid proposals. The project must include a guaranteed energy savings component as part of the performance contract structure, which will likely serve as an evaluation criterion for assessing proposal quality and value. Qualified contractors capable of designing and implementing comprehensive energy efficiency improvements to HVAC systems and willing to warrant their work for a minimum of one year are encouraged to participate in the mandatory review session and submit proposals by the established deadline.