Filter First Legislation Water Installation RFP

Chesaning Union Schools has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Filter First Legislation Water Installation across multiple school district facilities in Saginaw County, Michigan. The procurement involves comprehensive water infrastructure upgrades at Chesaning High School, Chesaning Middle School, Big Rock Elementary, and the Transportation Department. Specific deliverables include 18 Elkay Enhanced ezH2O Bottle Filling Stations, 18 stainless steel back panels, 14 Zurn Lead Filters, 16 Elkay Filtration Kits, and 19 stainless steel panels for drinking fountains. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience in similar service provisions and submit comprehensive documentation including project histories, reference contacts, and litigation disclosures. A mandatory walk-through is scheduled for June 17, 2025, at 10:30 am, with sealed bid proposals due on June 26, 2025, at 10:00 am, targeting a Summer/Fall 2025 implementation timeline pending material receipt and board approval.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to provide performance and payment bonds at 5% of the project price and maintain specific insurance coverages, including Worker's Compensation, Automobile Liability, and Commercial Liability Insurance. The owner reserves the right to reject any bid and may evaluate proposals on factors beyond price, potentially awarding contracts to multiple contractors. While a specific budget range is not detailed in the documents, the project appears to be funded through the district's budget with a focus on Filter First Legislation compliance. Prevailing wage documentation is required, and the owner maintains flexibility to postpone operations due to weather or financial conditions. Contractors must provide all necessary equipment and communicate proposed changes, with the ultimate goal of improving drinking water infrastructure across the school district's facilities.