Air Compressors & Dryers

Wayne County, Michigan, is seeking bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #37-25-042, a procurement opportunity for air compressor and dryer replacement across multiple county locations. The project involves removing, disposing, and replacing four 25-horsepower air compressors with dryers at 29900 Goddard in Romulus and two 10-horsepower air compressors with dryers in Detroit and Southgate. Qualified contractors must have at least 3 years of experience installing commercial air compressors, demonstrate completion of three comparable projects in the past five years, and have a licensed electrician on staff. Key procurement dates include a pre-bid conference on April 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM, bidder questions due by April 3, 2025, at 4:00 PM, and bid responses originally due on April 29, 2025, but extended to May 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Additional site visits are permitted on April 30, 2025, between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm. The contract term is set for one year from the award date, with all work to be completed within 6 months of receiving the executed contract.

The procurement allows for potential equalization credits for county-based enterprises and encourages bidders to propose special programs such as quantity discounts and Michigan-made products. The solicitation includes a cooperative contract option through the Collaborative Procurement Plus (CoPro+) program, enabling other municipalities, counties, school districts, and local governmental entities to potentially utilize the contract pricing, with a 1.5% administrative fee collected quarterly. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the bid includes a comprehensive price sheet with line items for equipment supply, removal, and installation services. The procurement process emphasizes transparency, requiring bidders to complete an Ethics in Contracting Vendor Form and a First Tier Subcontractor Designation Form, which mandates disclosure of potential conflicts of interest and subcontractor details. The county reserves the right to determine whether proposed compressors and dryers meet "approved equal or better" standards, with a preference for local and small business participation.