BSBP-BEP Refrigeration Replacements - 43 units

Michigan's Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity is requesting proposals for the replacement of 43 refrigeration units at the BSBP-BEP facility under RFP 26-2295, with proposals due at 3:00 p.m. on July 15, 2026 and bidder questions due by July 6, 2026. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest-priced proposal that meets all mandatory minimum requirements.

The scope requires purchase, delivery, installation, and warranty support of commercial refrigeration equipment meeting or exceeding Duker's brand specifications. The equipment list includes 3 one-door glass front display coolers, 17 two-door glass front display coolers, 1 one-door stainless steel storage cooler, 5 two-door stainless steel storage coolers, 5 one-door glass front display freezers, 1 two-door glass front display freezer, 6 one-door stainless steel storage freezers, and 5 two-door stainless steel storage freezers. All work must be completed within 30 calendar days of order, with delivery and installation each required within 30 days. Bidders must provide manufacturer specification sheets, product equivalency comparisons, distributor authorization if applicable, warranty statements, and proof of technician qualifications. A dedicated Program Manager is required with technical support availability from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, call center issue resolution within 24 minutes, and on-site service scheduled within 24 hours.

Pricing is firm for the entire contract term with all costs for delivery, installation, and warranty support included in the total bid price, submitted on a per-unit basis with detailed cost breakdowns. Bidders must comply with Michigan labor, antidiscrimination, environmental, and prevailing wage laws. The proposal instructions document requires submission of contact information, company background, three project references from the past five years, disclosure of debarment or litigation history, gross annual sales figures, and certifications regarding employee classification and business tax filing. All proposals must be submitted electronically through www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS in modifiable native formats with individual files not exceeding 30 MB. Answers to bidder questions will be posted by July 10, 2026. Contracts valued at $250,000 or more require State Administrative Board approval. Bidders may protest award within 5 business days of Award Recommendation posting.