ADVERTISEMENT TO BID_Int/Ext Lighting Retro-Fit

The Brandon School District (BSD) in Oakland County, Michigan, is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive Interior/Exterior Lighting Retro-Fit project (Bid Package 0300 - General Trades) across multiple school facilities. The procurement involves LED retrofitting and replacement of existing lighting fixtures in various school spaces, including classrooms, commons, cafeteria, media center, and exterior areas. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond or certified/cashier's check for 5% of the total bid amount, along with a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationships with district board members, administrators, or staff. The bid documents were prepared by Wakely Associates Inc./Architects and can be purchased from Dunn Blue starting October 15, 2018. Key procurement dates include a non-mandatory pre-bid conference held on October 29, 2018, at 2:30 p.m., and sealed bid submissions due by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at the district's administrative offices in Ortonville, Michigan. The district reserves the right to reject any or all bids and select the proposal that best serves their interests.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. Bid documents will be available for review at multiple locations, including the owner's office, CAM in Bloomfield Hills, McGraw Hill in Detroit, Reed Construction Data in Novi, and with the architect. The project involves substantial modifications to existing lighting infrastructure, with Addendum No. 1 providing detailed updates to electrical drawings and light fixture specifications, including replacement of fluorescent fixtures with LED alternatives and introduction of new fixture types like HNB and HJA. While no specific budget range was provided, the comprehensive nature of the lighting retrofit across multiple school buildings suggests a significant capital investment. Potential bidders will need to demonstrate technical expertise in LED lighting installation, electrical systems retrofitting, and compliance with the detailed specifications outlined in the project documents.