Kitchen Utility Monitoring RFP

Anchor Bay School District in Michigan is requesting proposals for kitchen utility monitoring system installation and management under an RFP, with bids due June 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT and a pre-bid walkthrough on June 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. This is part of a 2025 Energy Services Performance Contract with Centrix Energy Partners LLC serving as Construction Manager. Work must be completed by August 21, 2026.

The scope involves furnishing and installing dedicated kitchen electrical submeters across ten school buildings, totaling 135 utility monitoring devices. Specifications mandate VoltDrop Cloud US915 8-inch antenna units (Model VD-01-01-08-0-6) and HotDrop Cloud US915 300A units (Model HD-01-300-01), along with ten 8-channel cellular gateways with US915 cellular backhaul. Installations will monitor 480V three-phase, 208V three-phase, and 120V single-phase electrical panels and circuits. Installation personnel must hold minimum five years documented systems experience and manufacturer certification; all work must comply with NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) and applicable state and local codes. Licensed electricians are required for electrical work. Work is restricted to 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Friday with no utility interruptions without three days' advance written notice and approval.

Bidders must submit a 2.5% bid bond and, upon award, provide Payment and Performance Bonds covering the full contract amount, certificates of Liability and Worker's Compensation Insurance, and comply with Michigan prevailing wage rates effective February 13, 2024. The contractor must demonstrate comparable experience on similar projects completed within the last five years, certify compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act, and complete a notarized Familial Disclosure Form. A one-year warranty on installation workmanship and manufacturer standard warranties on all products are required. Questions are due June 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice to Proceed is expected after the June 24, 2026 Board of Education meeting, with construction commencing by July 6, 2026.