HS/MS New Chiller Projects

Northwest Community Schools in Jackson, Michigan is procuring chiller additions to both its High School and Middle School facilities through a sealed bid process. The procurement encompasses the design, engineering, and installation of new chiller systems for both educational facilities, with deliverables including the complete chiller units and associated mechanical work necessary to integrate these systems into existing HVAC infrastructure. Bidders must submit sealed proposals to the Director of Business and Finance at 6900 Rives Junction Road, Jackson, Michigan 49201, with a firm deadline of 2:00 PM EST on Monday, February 25th, 2019. A mandatory prebid meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 11th, 2019 at 10:00 AM, which prospective bidders must attend to obtain contract documents and clarify project requirements. Proposals must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid amount, which will be forfeited if the awarded bidder fails to execute the contract within ten (10) days following award notification. The school district reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive defects in proposals, and make awards in its discretion based on its best interests, though specific evaluation criteria beyond these standard provisions are not detailed in the available documentation.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or organizational eligibility limitations, suggesting this is an open competitive bid process available to qualified contractors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials, nor are specific details provided regarding existing HVAC infrastructure or technological requirements that may affect system integration. The advertisement does not disclose the project budget, estimated contract value, or funding sources, requiring interested bidders to contact the Director of Business and Finance directly to obtain complete contract documents and financial details necessary for bid preparation. Unsuccessful bidders' checks or bid bonds will be returned upon final contract award, approval, and execution, indicating the district's intent to maintain a fair and transparent procurement process.