Cros-LEX middle school fire alarm replacement

Croswell-Lexington Community Schools is seeking sealed proposals for a comprehensive fire alarm system replacement project at the Cros-Lex Middle School located in Croswell, Michigan. The procurement involves a complete removal and replacement of the existing fire alarm system throughout the school building, which encompasses multiple units (A through F) and a mezzanine level. Detailed electrical construction drawings prepared by French Associates and Strategic Energy Solutions specify the replacement of fire alarm devices, control panels, notification systems, smoke detectors, pull stations, and associated wiring across various educational spaces including classrooms, corridors, offices, gymnasium, cafeteria, and media center. Sealed proposals are due on March 12, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. local time, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for March 5, 2019, at 3:15 p.m. at the middle school site. Bidders are required to submit two copies of the completed Form of Proposal, a Familial Disclosure Statement, and a Bid Bond, with a recommended site visitation to fully understand the project scope. The project completion deadline is set for August 11, 2019, contingent upon receiving a letter of intent to award by March 26, 2019.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. Bidders must submit a bid bond or cashier's check for 5% of the base bid amount, payable to Croswell Lexington Community Schools, and the successful contractor will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds. While no incumbent vendor information was provided, the documents indicate that the project involves a total replacement of the existing fire alarm infrastructure. Bid documents will be available via email from French Associates, with interested bidders required to request documents by emailing danj@frenchaia.com. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive irregularities, or accept any bid that best serves their interests. Bids must remain valid for 60 days from the due date, and the Owner may award the contract to an entity other than the lowest bidder. Although a specific budget range was not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the system replacement suggests a significant capital investment for the school district.