Filter First Fixture Replacement

Ida Public School District in Macomb County, Michigan, is seeking qualified contractors to perform a comprehensive Filter First Fixture Replacement Installation project across three school buildings: Ida Elementary, Ida Middle, and Ida High School. The procurement involves removing or retrofitting existing water fixtures and installing new Elkay water filtration fixtures, including filtered bottle-filling stations, faucets, hose bibs, and filter kits with specific model numbers. Required deliverables include complete installation of water stations, associated plumbing work, caulking, cleanup, and off-site disposal of replaced fixtures. A mandatory walk-through is scheduled for November 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. EST, with late arrivals prohibited. Written clarification requests are due by November 18, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. EST, and sealed proposals must be submitted by December 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EST, with bid opening immediately following. Contractors must provide 5% bid security, demonstrate experience with K-12 public school projects, submit comprehensive pricing for each school location, and provide unit pricing for individual components.

The project is funded through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) under the American Rescue Plan Act, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements and provide Performance and Payment Bonds for proposals exceeding $50,000. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the project requires integration with existing school infrastructure and adherence to specific NSF/ANSI standards for lead reduction and particulate removal. Contractors must submit comprehensive documentation, including Familial Disclosure Affidavits, Iran Economic Sanctions Act certifications, and proof of insurance. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves multiple fixture installations across three school buildings, with work scheduled to commence after December 19, 2025, and final completion required by June 28, 2026. Reimbursement requests must be submitted to EGLE-DWEHD-FilterFirst@michigan.gov with supporting documentation.