Britton Deerfield Filter First

Britton Deerfield Schools in Michigan is seeking qualified vendors for a comprehensive Filter First Project through a Request for Bids (RFB) to upgrade drinking water infrastructure across their district. The procurement involves engineering and installing 12 drinking fountains with water coolers and bottle fillers, 2 ice maker filters, 11 kitchen faucets, 25 supply lines, and 25 stop valves to ensure safe drinking water access in compliance with Michigan's Clean Drinking Water Access Act, PA 154 of 2023. Vendors must provide NSF/ANSI certified filters that ensure lead concentrations are below 1 part per billion and include filter replacement indicators. The project requires comprehensive documentation, including manufacturer specifications, references, insurance certificates, and compliance forms. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for October 7th, 2025, with proposals due by 12:00 PM EST on October 17th, 2025. The district expects to award the contract in October 2025 and requires project completion by March 29th, 2026, with vendors responsible for securing all necessary governmental reviews, inspections, and permits.

The procurement offers a preference for Michigan-based businesses, potentially reducing bid prices by up to 5% or $10,000 for evaluation purposes. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including workers' compensation and liability insurance with minimum coverage limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Performance and labor payment bonds are required, and the selected vendor must provide a one-year comprehensive system warranty covering all installed equipment and components. Bidders must submit various compliance forms, including Michigan-based business certification, familial disclosure, Iran Economic Sanctions Act compliance, and conflict of interest statements. The project will be funded through the district's procurement process, with no specific incumbent vendors mentioned. While a precise budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure replacement and filtration system installation suggests a significant investment in improving drinking water quality and safety across the school district's facilities.