Filter first implementation project

Coldwater Community Schools is procuring general construction services for the Filter First Implementation Project, which involves designing and installing water filtration systems across seven school buildings: Coldwater High School, Legg Middle School, Jefferson Elementary School, Lakeland Elementary School, Max Larson Elementary School, Lincoln Learning Commons, and Kids Club. The procurement encompasses plumbing and electrical installations necessary to implement the filtration infrastructure at each facility. Bids are due on April 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time and must be submitted via email to Jon Rumohr, PE at IGNYTE Design, the project's designer. Bidding documents became available on April 7, 2026. All qualified, properly licensed bidders are invited to submit proposals organized as a single-prime contract for all trades, with pricing provided for each building individually and a total project cost. The successful contractor must complete all work within 60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with a project completion deadline of June 30, 2026, and must execute the contract within 10 days of notification of award or forfeit the bid bond. Bid security equal to 5 percent of the bid amount is required, and no bids may be withdrawn for 60 days following submission. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The project is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, which requires prevailing wages and fringe benefits for all federally funded construction work, thereby restricting compensation structures for participating contractors. Bidders must comply with familial disclosure affidavits and Iran Economic Sanctions Act certifications as mandatory conditions of bidding. Payment procedures will follow AIA Document G702 and G703 standards, with applications submitted according to the agreement schedule. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, or integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology are mentioned in the project manual. The specific award value or budget range for this project has not been disclosed in the available documentation.