Jenison Public Schools - Mechanical Equipment Supply Bid onl

Jenison Public Schools, located in Saginaw County, Michigan, is soliciting sealed bids for the supply of self-contained vertical unit ventilators (VUV) for mechanical equipment as part of a High School and Junior High School renovation project managed by Triangle Associates, Inc., with Tower Pinkster Titus Associates Inc. serving as the Design Professional. The procurement requires bidders to furnish 54 units for Jenison High School and 40 units for Jenison Junior High School, with models ranging from 3-ton to 4-ton capacities (CMD36 and CMD48) featuring two-stage compressors, economizers, factory controls with BacNet compatibility, and optional components including hot water heating coils, rear extensions, acoustic duct shrouds, and wall sleeves. Bidders must provide unit pricing for each VUV model and size, pricing for 3-way valve add alternates, and unit prices for potential additional units for future construction phases, with all pricing to include Michigan Sales & Use Tax and four hours of owner training on equipment. Critical delivery milestones require complete delivery of all Middle School units by June 9, 2021, and High School units by summer 2021. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was conducted on December 22, 2020, at 11:30 AM via virtual conference call, with a physical site review available by appointment. Sealed proposals in triplicate are due Thursday, January 7, 2021, at 9:00 AM at Jenison Public Schools Administration Office, with public opening and reading scheduled for 9:10 AM via virtual call, and contract award anticipated for January 12, 2021. Bidders must submit bid security equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the base bid in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or money order, and proposals must remain firm for ninety (90) days after the due date.

The bidding documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular types of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises. Successful bidders must demonstrate experience, qualifications, and financial ability by completing Triangle Associates' Contractor/Supplier Qualification Statement within 24 hours of the due date and executing a Jenison Public Schools Purchase Agreement within seven (7) days of receiving the agreement from the Owner. All bidders must provide a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationships between the bidder and school board members or the Superintendent, and must certify non-association with Iran-linked businesses per Michigan Public Acts 232 and 517 of 2004 and 2012. Performance and payment bonds conforming to AIA Document A312 (2010 Edition) are required, and the contractor must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, with Triangle Associates and Jenison Public Schools named as additional insureds. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration are identified in the available procurement documents. The contract value is not explicitly stated in the provided materials, though the bid amount will be determined by the unit pricing submissions for the 94 total VUV units across both school facilities.