Davis HVAC Rebid

The Genesee Intermediate School District is soliciting sealed bids for the Davis Educational Center HVAC Replacement Project, a mechanical systems upgrade located at 2413 W. Maple Ave., Flint, Michigan. This procurement requires bidders to furnish, install, and commission a replacement HVAC system featuring Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology with specific ambient temperature, BTU output, and line length requirements. Key deliverables include VRF equipment installation, retention of the existing boiler and loop pumps with removal of the cooling tower only, provision of appropriate thermostats (TAR-CT01MAU-SB TOUCH MA CONTROLLER for Mitsubishi Electric Trane equipment or equivalent alternatives), control wiring specifications (16-2 stranded and shielded for Mitsubishi systems), and contractor-supplied or pre-fabricated filter boxes. Bidders must demonstrate prior experience with Variable Refrigerant Flow systems and submit a Reference Form documenting this qualification. Sealed bids must be received by 1:00 pm on December 23, 2019, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for December 13, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the project site. All inquiries regarding bidding procedures and specifications must be directed to Project Consultant David Tratt (dtratt@ctrmep.com) before 2:00 pm on December 18, 2019. Each bid must include a 5% bid bond, a sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure statement complying with MCL 380.1267, a Vendor Certification Form, and a Reference Form. The base bid work is scheduled during evening hours from 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, award to other than the low bidder, and waive informalities or errors in bid proposals.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types responding to this procurement are detailed in the available documentation. The contract documents do not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this project. Bidders should note that Addendum #1, issued December 19, 2019, modifies the original contract documents and must be acknowledged on bid forms to avoid disqualification; specific provisions regarding Zoomlock fittings are noted as potentially affecting equipment warranty depending on installer capabilities and manufacturer approval. No specific award value or budget range is stated in the available contract materials. The Owner anticipates awarding the contract within 30 days of the December 23, 2019 bid due date.