Boiler Replacement

Royal Oak Schools is issuing a sealed bid procurement for the complete replacement of a boiler system at Royal Oak Middle School in Royal Oak, Michigan (Macomb County). The scope of work includes furnishing all materials and labor necessary for boiler replacement, with bid documents and specifications available online through the District website and BuildingConnected.com beginning August 28, 2020. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for 10:00 AM on Friday, August 28, 2020, at Royal Oak High School West Parking Lot, 709 North Washington Avenue, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067. Sealed bids must be submitted exclusively through BuildingConnected.com no later than 1:00 PM local time on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, with public bid opening conducted immediately thereafter via virtual meeting. Bidders must submit two base bid options: one featuring Lochinvar boilers and one featuring Aerco boilers, with all costs including freight, delivery, installation, permits, fees, taxes, and a $5,000 owner discretion allowance. Required qualifications include a minimum of five years of successful experience on similar projects, and contractors must obtain all necessary permits and licenses, comply with federal and state regulations including OSHA lead construction standards, provide criminal background checks for installation personnel, and maintain comprehensive insurance with a minimum $1,000,000 liability coverage. The project timeline specifies contract award on September 10, 2020, project start on September 14, 2020, substantial completion by October 16, 2020, and final completion thirty days thereafter, with work hours from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. An 18-month warranty on materials and installation is required, with $500 daily penalties for failure to complete closeout procedures.

Bidders must submit bid security in the form of a certified check, money order, or bid bond equal to at least five percent of the total proposal amount, and all bids must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days from the bid date. All proposals must be accompanied by sworn, notarized statements disclosing any familial relationships between the bidder or bidder's employees and school board members or the superintendent, as required by Michigan Compiled Law 380.1267, as well as certification of non-compliance with Iran Economic Sanctions Act requirements per Public Act 517 of 2012. Local vendor consideration is available for taxpayers within the Royal Oak Schools District. No specific incumbent vendors, set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, or budget ranges are identified in the procurement documents. The District reserves the right to waive irregularities, reject any or all bids, or accept any bid deemed to best serve the district's interests.