Interior chilled water pipe insulation

Battle Creek Public Schools is soliciting sealed bids for an interior chilled water pipe insulation project at Ann J Kellogg Elementary School located in Calhoun County, Michigan. The procurement involves installing new insulation on chilled water piping within classroom and corridor areas, specifically requiring 2" thick SSL II Fiberglass Pipe Insulation by Owens Corning with PVC jacketed insulation and aluminum/steel sleeves at hangars. The project is divided into four distinct work areas, with contractors required to provide a detailed bid breakdown by area and demonstrate capability to coordinate with ongoing mold remediation and duct cleaning activities. Key submission requirements include a 5% bid bond or certified check, proof of liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence, $2 million aggregate), and performance/payment bonds for contracts exceeding $50,000. The sealed bid deadline is June 19, 2019, at 1:00 PM local time, with substantial completion mandated by August 6, 2019. A pre-bid meeting was held on June 12, 2019, at 306 Champion St, and multiple clarification documents have been issued detailing technical specifications, installation requirements, and scheduling expectations.

There are no specific set-aside designations or explicit restrictions on bidding organizations noted in the procurement documents. The project appears open to qualified mechanical contractors capable of performing specialized piping insulation work in an occupied school facility. While no incumbent vendors are directly identified, the solicitation emphasizes technical competence in installing closed-cell insulation systems, specifically referencing Armaflex products and requiring contractors to demonstrate expertise in coordinating complex multi-area renovation work. The documents suggest contractors must maintain separate work crews and accommodate ongoing facility maintenance activities. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the comprehensive technical requirements and multi-area scope suggest a potentially significant project value. Interested bidders must demonstrate technical proficiency, insurance compliance, bonding capabilities, and the ability to complete work within a tight summer maintenance window while minimizing disruption to the school environment.