Cedar Crest Elementary HVAC Upgrades

Greenville Public Schools is requesting sealed bids on HVAC upgrades at Cedar Crest Elementary in Greenville, Michigan, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough on October 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The solicitation covers three trade categories: Flooring, Mechanical, and Electrical work. This is not a prevailing wage project.

The mechanical scope encompasses replacement of 27 horizontal unit ventilators with new air-cooled condensing units across three building units, with system capacities ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 CFM. The electrical scope includes installation of a new 1,600-amp switchboard, two distribution panelboards (800 amps and 400 amps), new primary utility transformer coordination with Consumers Energy, complete branch circuit distribution for HVAC equipment, and grounding infrastructure. All work must comply with the Michigan Electrical Code, National Electrical Code, and International Building and Mechanical Codes. The contractor is responsible for obtaining building permits, coordinating with utilities, providing shop drawings for all mechanical equipment and electrical components, and delivering a complete operational system with a one-year warranty on workmanship and materials. Specific manufacturer equipment is designated, including AIREDALE unit ventilators, RAYCAP and RAYVOSS surge protection, and Square D electrical panelboards.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of ten years' experience under the current company name, hold valid Michigan licenses and insurance, and possess adequate financial resources. All bids require a 5% bid security or bid bond. The successful bidder must obtain Performance, Labor, and Material bonds covering 100% of contract value from a surety company with an A-rating. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence, $2 million aggregate), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation with specified limits. All bids must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure Statement and Iran Sanctions Act Compliance Affidavit. Construction is scheduled June 5 through August 9, 2027. Requests for Information are due October 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Mandatory post-bid interviews are scheduled for October 29, 2026. Bidding documents are available through Fritz Wahlfield Construction Co., Inc. via Procore and the West Michigan Builders Exchange. The Architect is Kingscott Associates Inc. in Kalamazoo.