IFB 26. 0001 Allen Elementary Boiler Replacement

Ann Arbor Public Schools is seeking bids for IFB 26.0001, a comprehensive boiler replacement project at Allen Elementary School located in Washtenaw County, Michigan. The procurement involves removing one existing boiler and installing three new AERCO Benchmark 200 with Edge (iii) Control condensing boilers, with all work to be completed between September 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. The substantial completion date for heating functionality is December 1, 2025, and the project requires comprehensive services including detailed work planning, qualified labor, material handling, factory startup, owner training, and submission of commissioning reports and warranty documentation. A mandatory in-person pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the school's front entrance, with bids due by July 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM through Bidnetdirect.com/BuildingConnected. Contractor evaluation criteria include business history, financial standing, experience, safety record, workforce qualifications, and ability to demonstrate successful completion of similar school district infrastructure projects within the past five years.

The procurement requires contractors to meet several compliance and legal requirements, including providing a 5% bid security, performance and payment bonds for bids over $50,000, and adherence to prevailing wage requirements and Michigan School Safety Legislation. Contractors must complete comprehensive background checks, disclose any familial relationships with school board members, and certify compliance with Iran Economic Sanctions regulations. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the district emphasizes contractor diversity and has a preference for contractors with union-trained workers. The project includes a $25,000 cash allowance to be used at the owner's discretion, with any unused funds to be credited back. The bid documents suggest the project will have a total value around $500,000 to $750,000, based on the complexity of the boiler replacement, mechanical engineering requirements, and associated installation and documentation costs.