Indoor Air Ionization Project

Boyne Falls Public School (BFPS), located in Boyne Falls, Michigan, within Cass County, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Indoor Air Ionization Project. The procurement seeks the purchase and installation of bipolar ionization equipment to improve indoor air quality within the school facilities. The specific deliverables include 33 to 35 GPS-DM48-AC duct-mounted auto-cleaning needlepoint bipolar ionization generators (400 million ions cc/sec capacity) and 2 GPS-iMOD modular needlepoint bipolar ionization air purification systems with power supply (140 million ions/cc per inch capacity), along with professional installation services. Qualified bidders must submit sealed proposals containing an all-inclusive not-to-exceed bid amount with itemized cost estimates for equipment and/or installation; detailed manufacturer specifications for proposed equipment; a comprehensive project timeline including start date and hard end date; performance guarantees for both equipment and installation labor; a valid Michigan contractor's or electrician's license number; and current proof of general liability and workers' compensation insurance. Sealed bids must be received by 9:00 AM on November 15 or 16, 2021 (dates vary between documents), submitted either by mail to Lori Herman, Business Manager, PO Box 356, Boyne Falls, MI 49713, or by email to lherman@boynefalls.org. Bid opening will occur at 9:00 AM on the respective due date at the school's Superintendent's Conference Room, with all bidders welcome to attend. The school encourages prospective bidders to conduct site visits and consult with Superintendent Cynthia Pineda or Business Manager Lori Herman prior to proposal submission by calling (231) 549-2211. All project work must be completed, installed, and tested by January 3, 2022. Bidders may propose ionizers only, installation only, or a combined package, and must indicate whether any proposed equipment represents similar substitutes to the specified manufacturers and models.

The RFP documents do not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for particular organizational types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement materials. Similarly, no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the posted opportunity; however, bidders must provide not-to-exceed pricing for evaluation. The school reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids submitted. While the RFP does not explicitly detail evaluation criteria beyond the required submittal components, the school's evaluation will likely consider factors such as equipment specifications, cost competitiveness, timeline feasibility, contractor qualifications and licensing, insurance coverage, and equipment/labor guarantees. Interested vendors should note that this is a competitive sealed bid process with a tight project completion deadline of January 3, 2022, requiring rapid mobilization and execution capabilities.