Elementary school HVAC upgrades

The state and local contracting opportunity is for HVAC upgrades to the Ann J. Kellogg Elementary School in Battle Creek, Michigan, which is located within Calhoun County. The project involves selective demolition, concrete work, metalwork, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work for upgrades to the HVAC system at the school. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2024, and sealed bids are due on January 25, 2024 at 2:00 pm local time. The project will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the successful contractor must provide payment and performance bonds if the bid exceeds $50,000. Liquidated damages may be assessed for failure to substantially complete the work by the specified dates.

The contract is tax-exempt, and bidders are encouraged to utilize minority, woman, veteran, and handicap-owned businesses where possible. The project manual includes unit pricing for items like additional VCT removal and replacement, additional wall prep and painting, additional vertical gypsum ceiling transitions, fire rated wall infill, and additional acoustic panel and gypsum board ceiling demolition and replacement. Pricing and measurement requirements are provided for these unit price items. The project manual also outlines general commissioning requirements for verifying and documenting that the facility systems comply with the owner's project requirements. The available information does not specify the award value or budget range for this contracting opportunity.