High School Chiller Replacement

The Fowlerville Community School District is seeking bids for a High School Chiller Replacement project located at 700 N. Grand Avenue in Fowlerville, Michigan, as part of their 2018 Treasure Bond Program. The procurement is a public bid opportunity for a comprehensive chiller system replacement, with detailed specifications prepared by Mielock Associates, Inc. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for December 13, 2018, at 2:00 PM at the Fowlerville Community Schools Facility & Maintenance Building, which will be followed by site visits to facilitate potential bidders' understanding of the project requirements. Bids must be submitted to Wayne Roedel, Superintendent, by December 21, 2018, at 12:00 noon, with a public bid opening at 2:00 PM the same day. Bidders are required to provide a bid bond or cashier's check for at least 5% of the proposal sum for bids exceeding $24,459.00, and successful bidders with proposals of $50,000 or more must furnish a Performance and Payment Bond for 100% of their bid amount. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and select the proposal that best serves the district's interests, with all proposals required to remain firm for 60 days.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the bidding process appears open to qualified contractors capable of completing the chiller replacement project. The procurement does not indicate any incumbent vendors or existing technological constraints that would limit potential bidders. The exact budget range is not disclosed, but the requirement for bid bonds and performance bonds suggests the project has substantial financial scope. The chiller replacement project is part of the district's 2018 Treasure Bond Program, indicating potential funding from a capital improvement bond. Interested contractors would need to demonstrate technical capability to replace the high school's chiller system, provide necessary bonding, and meet the district's performance and installation standards. The project seems focused on upgrading mechanical infrastructure to improve the school's heating, ventilation, and cooling capabilities.