Filter First Fixture Replacement Install

Kentwood Public Schools is seeking proposals for a comprehensive Filter First Fixture Replacement Install project involving the installation of Elkay brand bottle fillers across 23 school buildings and administrative facilities. The procurement includes approximately 175 single bottle fillers (Elkay LZS8WSSP model) and 50 bi-level bottle fillers (Elkay LZSTL8WSSP model), with quantities ranging from one to twenty-four units per location. Contractors must provide a firm, fixed price covering all aspects of the project, including materials, labor, installation, electrical work, plumbing connections, permitting, and site cleanup. The mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for October 31, 2025, at noon EST, with written clarification requests due by November 4, 2025, at 11:59 P.M. EST. Proposal submissions are due November 7, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. EST, with a public bid opening immediately following at the Kentwood Public Schools Administration Building. The project timeline requires completion by June 15, 2026, with a start date of December 19, 2025.

The contract is subject to several compliance requirements, including Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage regulations and federal compliance provisions. Contractors must submit a bid bond or certified check for five percent of the proposal amount, with proposals over $50,000 requiring performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of the proposal value. Insurance requirements are extensive, including workers' compensation, comprehensive general liability, and automobile liability coverage. Proposal submissions must include familial disclosure affidavits, Iran Economic Sanctions Act compliance certifications, references from K-12 public districts, and evidence of insurance capability. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the project requires compliance with equal employment opportunity provisions and federal regulations including the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Each building line item includes a $750 allowance per unit for patch and repair work, though a total project budget is not explicitly stated. Contractors must be prepared to obtain all necessary permits from County, State, and other governing agencies, with all associated costs to be borne by the contractor.