Install water filtration bottle fill stations

Alpena Public Schools (APS) has issued a Request for Bids (RFB) for the Filter First Project, seeking water filtration systems to be installed across nine school district buildings. The procurement involves procuring and installing 29 filtered bottle fill stations, 8 filtered kitchen faucets, and 17 filtered bubblers, specifically Elkay ezH20 models, Elkay LKAV7051F Avado kitchen faucets, and Elkay EWF3000 Universal Filtration Kit bubblers. Bidders must provide comprehensive proposals detailing installation specifications, including connection to existing plumbing and electrical infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with NSF/ANSI Standards 53 and 42 for lead reduction and particulate filtration. The bid was released on August 28, 2025, with proposals due on September 11, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. local time, and the project is to be completed by January 1, 2026. Evaluation criteria will include cost, service quality, delivery, maintenance agreements, warranty coverage, and bidder credentials, with the district reserving the right to accept or reject any bid in its best interest. Bidders must submit detailed references, financial information, and compliance documentation such as familial disclosure statements and Iran Economic Sanctions Act certification.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Potential bidders will be required to provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating their capability to perform the installation and supply the specified water filtration equipment. The district plans to award the contract on September 22, 2025, and finalize contracts by September 24, 2025. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the scope involves installing filtration systems across nine school buildings, which suggests a substantial project investment. The technical requirements include providing filter replacement indicators and ensuring seamless integration with existing school infrastructure. Successful bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in water filtration system installation, compliance with health and safety standards, and the ability to meet the district's specific equipment and installation requirements.