Fraser Senior Activities HVAC AEW Project No. 0190-519

The City of Fraser, Michigan is seeking proposals for the Fraser Senior Activities HVAC project, specifically a rooftop unit (RTU) replacement at the Fraser Senior Activities Center located at 34935 Hidden Pine Drive. The procurement involves replacing two existing rooftop mechanical units, including associated electrical and fire alarm system work, with comprehensive mechanical engineering specifications prepared by Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick, Inc. Bidders must submit sealed proposals by March 21, 2025, at 10:00 am, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for March 6, 2025, at 9:00 am. A mandatory bid guarantee of 5% of the maximum bid amount is required, and bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide a unique entity identifier. The project is subject to federal prevailing wage requirements, including compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, Equal Employment Opportunity Act, and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act. Bidders must submit certified payroll reports and adhere to specific labor standards and safety regulations.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The total construction budget is estimated at $155,000, which includes base construction costs of $100,000, a 20% construction contingency of $20,000, general conditions at 10% ($10,000), insurance and bonding at 5% ($5,000), and overhead and profit at 20% ($20,000). The project involves detailed technical specifications for HVAC system replacement, including precise engineering requirements for utility protection, rooftop piping support, unitary rooftop air conditioning unit installation, and temperature control systems. Multiple potential bidders from mechanical, HVAC, and building system companies were present at the pre-bid meeting, indicating a competitive procurement process. The City of Fraser reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive bidding irregularities, with the goal of accepting the lowest responsible proposal that best serves the owner's interests.