Bid Package 32 – Pool Filter Replacement Re-Bid

Rochester Community Schools is seeking bids for Bid Package 32, a Pool Filter Replacement Re-Bid project as part of their 2020 Sinking Fund initiative. The procurement is being managed by Frank Rewold and Sons Inc., with Ghafari serving as the architect, and covers filter replacement work at Rochester High School and Adams High School. A non-mandatory pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, beginning at Rochester High School's main entrance and moving to Adams High School. Bidders must submit sealed proposals by 2:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, to Jennifer Fickel at Frank Rewold and Sons Inc.'s office. All bid documents will be available through the Frank Rewold and Sons Portal starting March 12, 2024, and questions should be directed exclusively to Mike Gagnon at (248) 618-0220. Bidders are required to provide a 5% bid security, with bid bonds mandatory and certified or cashier checks acceptable for bids under $50,000.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must complete several mandatory compliance documents, including a Familial Disclosure Affidavit, which requires disclosure of any familial relationships between the bidder's owners or employees and school district leadership, and an Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification. Potential penalties for false certifications include substantial financial penalties and potential three-year bidding ineligibility. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the project is part of a 2020 Sinking Fund initiative, suggesting allocated funds are available for the pool filter replacement. Performance and Payment Bonds are required for any bid category exceeding $50,000, which must be executed by a surety company authorized to do business in Michigan. Bidders must also submit a completed W-9 form and vendor application, indicating the school district's comprehensive vendor onboarding process.