Curwood Castle Air Conditioning Bid

The City of Owosso, located in Shiawassee County, Michigan, is soliciting sealed bids for the Curwood Castle Air Conditioning project, a procurement structured as a lump sum "All or None" bid. The specific procurement involves the installation of a mini split system at Curwood Castle, located at 226 Curwood Castle Drive, with detailed requirements including two Mitsubishi floor councils, one Mitsubishi/Trane Multi Heat Pump, remote controls, comprehensive labor, required permits, and all necessary installation components. Bids will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, with mandatory site inspections scheduled for specific dates in May. Potential bidders must provide material spec sheets, state warranty details, and include a project completion timeline. The project has a defined timeline, with no work permitted before June 20, 2025, and all work to be completed by August 1, 2025. Evaluation criteria will include technical specifications, local business preference, and overall project feasibility, with the city reserving the right to accept or reject any proposal and potentially negotiate terms that best serve municipal interests.

The procurement includes a notable local preference policy providing a 6% bid advantage (up to $2,500) for businesses located within Owosso city limits and a 3% advantage for businesses within Shiawassee County. Electrical work is explicitly excluded from this bid and will be handled separately by a city-hired electrician. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the local preference policy suggests a preference for regional businesses. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated. The procurement appears open to qualified HVAC and installation contractors capable of meeting the technical specifications for the mini split system installation. Interested bidders must demonstrate technical competence, provide comprehensive documentation, and comply with the city's specific requirements for materials, warranties, and project timeline.