Demolition and installation Freezer

Dowagiac Union Schools is seeking bids for a freezer installation project at Dowagiac Middle School, located in Calhoun County, Michigan. The procurement is divided into two bid categories: Bid Category No. 1 for Food Service Equipment and Bid Category No. 2 for All Trades (including general, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, technology, fire alarm, and fire suppression work). The project requires constructing a new Kolpak walk-in freezer within the existing Kitchen Food Storage Room, which includes installing LED lighting, temperature monitoring systems, a complete refrigeration system with a compressor unit, Metro brand shelving units, and dunnage platforms. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2018, at 3:30 PM at the school, with sealed bids due on February 15, 2018, at 2:00 PM local time. Contractors must complete the work by April 15, 2018, and adhere to prevailing wage requirements. The bid requires a 5% bid security, and the successful bidder must provide 100% performance and payment bonds. Work must be performed after 2:00 PM local time and requires maintaining a dust-free enclosure separating the work area from the operational kitchen.

The contract appears to be open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with prevailing wage scales as detailed in the attached Michigan State Wage and Hour Division documents. The project documents indicate no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, and no explicit integration requirements with existing infrastructure are specified. While no exact award value is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in upgrading the middle school's food storage capabilities. Contractors will need to show expertise in food service equipment installation, construction trades, and ability to work within an operational school environment with minimal disruption. The project's detailed specifications and requirements indicate a comprehensive approach to modernizing the school's freezer and storage facilities.