FRS11507 Bid Package 47 West Middle School Heat Pumps

Rochester Community Schools is soliciting bids for Bid Package 47, which involves heat pump installations at West Middle School located at 500 Old Perch Rd. in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The procurement is a public works project managed by Frank Rewold and Sons Inc., with architectural services provided by Ghafari Associates, LLC. Bidders must submit proposals by 2:00 p.m. EST on October 21, 2025, with a non-mandatory prebid walk-through scheduled for October 14, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The bid requires a 5% bid security, and performance and payment bonds are mandatory for bid categories exceeding $50,000. Potential bidders must submit a sworn and notarized statement disclosing familial relationships with school board members or administrators, as well as an Iran Economic Sanctions Affidavit. Bid documents will be available starting October 7, 2025, and can be obtained through the Frank Rewold and Sons Portal, with all technical questions directed to Nick Vestevich, the project estimator.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. All materials and supplies will be subject to state sales tax, and prevailing wage rates are not required for this project. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability to install heat pump systems and comply with all documentation requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project involves heat pump installations at a middle school, suggesting a potentially significant infrastructure investment. The contract will be awarded to the most successful bidder(s) meeting the specified requirements, with evaluation likely based on technical qualifications, bid security, and compliance with all submitted documentation. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements were explicitly mentioned in the bid documentation.