Improving Campus Air Quality Lawrence Public Schools

Lawrence Public Schools in Lawrence, Michigan issued a sealed bid solicitation for a project to improve indoor air quality at Lawrence Jr. Sr. High School and Lawrence Elementary School, located at 650 St. Joseph Street and 714 W. St. Joseph Street. The procurement requires bidders to furnish and install 12 in-duct activTek Air Scrubber units (model US40662B, ozone-free) to service six major areas including gymnasiums, cafeterias, and an auditorium, along with 57 standalone Aerus Pure & Clean non-ozone units (model 00747) for remaining rooms and offices. The scope of work also includes provision of 48 replacement cells for the in-duct units and 228 replacement cells for the standalone units, plus all necessary electrical work, ductwork, daily cleanup, final site cleanup, and a three-year warranty on ballasts. Bidders must submit sealed bids by 2:00 p.m. on June 10, 2021, with public opening and reading at 2:01 p.m. at the Lawrence Jr. Sr. High Library. All work must be completed by August 27, 2021, and bidders were permitted to arrange site visits through Brett Doornhaag, Head of Maintenance, prior to bid submission. A single lump sum bid was requested with a 90-calendar-day price guarantee, and bidders must provide a notarized statement disclosing any familial relationships with board members or the superintendent, certification of Iran Economic Sanctions Act compliance, three customer references, and warranty information. Bidders must comply with all MIOSHA and OSHA safety requirements, Michigan Right to Know Law, and Michigan bonding requirements.

The solicitation does not designate any set-aside provisions for disadvantaged enterprises or other restricted categories of organizations, meaning the procurement is open to all responsive and responsible bidders meeting specification requirements. Bidders must be state-qualified and legally authorized to perform the work, and the awarded contractor must furnish 5% bid security in the form of a certified bank check or bid bond, with Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price required within ten days of receiving Notice of Award. Commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and workers' compensation coverage of $100,000 per accident are mandatory before work commencement. The solicitation does not reference any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the available documents; however, the project scope and completion timeline of approximately three months suggest a substantial commercial installation project. Questions regarding the bid may be directed to Brett Doornhaag, Head of Maintenance, at 269-539-5985, and bidders were advised to review the full Bid Solicitation document available on the District website.