Bid 6192: walk in refrigeration

The Port Huron Area School District is soliciting bids (Bid #6192) for walk-in refrigeration replacement and installation services at two locations: Central Middle School and Port Huron Northern High School. The procurement involves furnishing and installing two new Thermo-Kool remote walk-in cooler units with specific technical requirements, including stainless steel exteriors, 4" Durathane insulation, LED lighting, and comprehensive refrigeration systems. Contractors must have a minimum of 5 years of experience and provide references demonstrating prior similar work. The project requires precise site-specific installations: a 17'3"x7'-9" unit at Port Huron Northern High School and an 8'8"x17'-8" unit at Central Middle School, with complete demolition of existing coolers and full system integration. Sealed proposals are due on September 23rd, 2025, at 10:00am, with a mandatory 5% bid bond, and work must be completed by July 1st, 2026. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates, obtain necessary permits, and provide performance and labor bonds. Evaluation will likely consider technical specifications, installation expertise, warranty provisions, and overall project compliance.

The bid does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must submit various compliance documents, including sworn statements regarding Iran economic sanctions, criminal background checks, and familial relationship disclosures. The Port Huron Area School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any irregularities in the bidding process. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documents, the comprehensive technical specifications suggest a substantial project investment. The procurement requires UL-listed equipment and mandates one-year parts/labor warranties and five-year compressor warranties. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capability through detailed documentation and may need to account for potential additional expenses such as crane services. The district emphasizes comprehensive installation services, including all necessary controls, valves, and refrigeration components, indicating a complex and technically demanding procurement opportunity.