Gymnasium Cooling Project

Pellston Public Schools in Emmet County, Michigan is requesting proposals for design-build air-conditioning installation in the high school gymnasium under an RFP with proposals due June 30, 2026 at 1:30 p.m., and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on June 23, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at the District's Central Office in Pellston.

The scope is design-build installation of rooftop cooling units, roof-structure reinforcement, ductwork installation, electrical power provisioning per Michigan code, integration with the existing heating-system controls, roofing and flashing repair, and operator training. The selected contractor must obtain all required permits and inspections, provide a two-year installation warranty, and repair any construction-related damage within ten working days.

Proposals exceeding $50,000 require a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the base proposal sum. The selected contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds prior to contract execution. Insurance requirements are workers' compensation at statutory Michigan limits, commercial general liability of $2 million per occurrence, automobile liability of $1 million for bodily injury and property damage, and umbrella coverage of $2 million, with the District named as additional insured. Proof of insurance must be submitted within ten days of award.

Contractors bear all project costs, permits, and construction-damage liability. Proposals must include one original plus one copy in a sealed package, mailed, hand-delivered, or emailed to the Office of the Superintendent at 172 Park Street, Pellston. Submissions must include completion of the Iran Business Relationship Affidavit and Familial Disclosure Statement as required by Michigan law. The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and will award to the proposer whose submission best complies with project requirements. All submissions become District property and will be held in confidence.