Boiler Phase 3

Anchor Bay School District is requesting sealed bids for boiler and hot water pump replacement under RFP Boiler Phase 3, with bids due July 29, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EDT at the district's Administrative Office in Casco, Michigan, and a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough on July 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. EDT at the Transportation Building.

The scope covers replacement of existing boilers and hot water pumps with sealed-combustion high-efficiency units across four locations: Lighthouse Elementary, Lottie Schmidt Elementary, Transportation Building, and Aquatic Center. The Aquatic Center work additionally includes replacement of a water heater, circulating pump, and storage tank. All boiler installations must use direct-vent systems with integration into existing building automation systems and hydronic distribution piping. Qualified boiler manufacturers are Aerco, Lochinvar, and Weil-McLain; qualified hot water pump manufacturers are Bell & Gossett, Taco, and Armstrong Fluid Technology. All work must comply with Michigan Mechanical Code, ASHRAE 90.1-2019 energy standards, and Michigan's Prevailing Wage for State Projects Act. Shop drawings are due within 30 days of contract award. Asbestos sampling of boiler materials across district facilities returned negative results for all 23 samples tested.

Bidders must submit a 2.5 percent bid bond and Payment and Performance Bonds for the full contract amount. All contractors must certify compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act and provide proof of comparable experience on similar projects completed within the past five years. Bids must include base pricing for each location plus two add alternates: Variable Frequency Drives for hot water pumps and concrete housekeeping pads. Construction commences tentatively June 9, 2027, with substantial completion targeted for August 20, 2027. Post-bid interviews are scheduled for July 31, 2026, with a Notice to Proceed expected after the August 12, 2026 Board of Education meeting. Questions are due July 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Centrix Energy Partners, LLC (Sun Prairie, Wisconsin) serves as Construction Manager. Bidders may not withdraw bids for 30 calendar days following opening.