Filtered drinking water stations

Atherton Community Schools in Burton, Michigan is seeking qualified vendors to procure and install filtered drinking water stations through a competitive bidding process funded by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Filter First - Healthy Hydration Grant. The procurement involves supplying and installing 8 Elkay LZS8WSLK ezH20 Bottle Filling Stations, 26 replacement cartridge water filters, 17 faucet-mounted lead filters, and 5 filtered pitchers across the district's school facilities. Bids will be accepted until 12 PM on Thursday, April 24, 2025, with project completion required between June 11, 2025, and July 28, 2025. Interested bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, complete bid forms, and provide a Familial Relationship Disclosure Statement and Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification. Potential contractors can schedule site visits with Jason Hammon, the Maintenance/Transportation Director, prior to submitting a bid. The project requires compliance with prevailing wage laws, federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA requirements and asbestos awareness, with an emphasis on using asbestos-free and lead-free materials.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified contractors, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to install water filtration infrastructure in school environments, with specific technical requirements for the Elkay ezH2O Bottle Filling Stations and associated filtration equipment. The project covers multiple schools within the Atherton Community Schools district, including Atherton High School, Atherton Middle School, and Van Y Elementary School, as indicated in the district maps. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a moderate-scale infrastructure investment focused on improving water quality and accessibility. The district is exempt from Michigan Sales and Use Taxes, which may provide some cost advantages for the selected vendor. Contractors will be responsible for any damages caused during the project installation and must ensure minimal disruption to school operations during the specified implementation period.