HVAC Project

Mattawan Consolidated Schools is seeking bids for a High School Gymnasium Cooling project through AVB Construction, LLC, located in Van Buren County, Michigan. The procurement involves HVAC system improvements specifically targeting cooling capabilities for the high school gymnasium, with Bid Package No. 1F covering Mechanical (23.100) and Electrical (26.100) work categories. Potential bidders must submit sealed proposals by 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Mattawan Consolidated Schools Central Office, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Mattawan High School. Bidders are required to provide comprehensive documentation, including a pre-qualification form for those who have not worked with AVB in the past three calendar years, and must comply with prevailing wage requirements under Michigan Public Act 10 of 2023. Evaluation criteria include submission of required documentation, adherence to bid specifications, insurance coverage, and ability to meet project timelines. Post-bid interviews for mechanical and electrical work categories are planned for Thursday, October 2, 2025, with construction anticipated to commence immediately and targeted for completion by the end of Fall 2025.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly stated, the project encourages local participation. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and provide multiple insurance coverages, including general liability ($1,000,000), automobile liability ($1,000,000), worker's compensation, and umbrella liability. The project requires a minimum two-year warranty from the certificate of occupancy, and voluntary alternates are welcomed. Bidders must submit three specific sworn and notarized affidavits: disclosing familial relationships with school district personnel, certifying no public contracting bars due to bid rigging, and confirming the bidder is not an "Iran-Linked Business". The design professional for the project is TowerPinkster, with the architect's project number 23-106.037 and AVB's project number AVB 25-068. While a specific project budget is not disclosed, the comprehensive requirements and multiple work categories suggest a substantial investment in upgrading the high school gymnasium's cooling infrastructure.