Lakeview High School Pump Replacement (Labor Only)

Lakeview School District in Calhoun County, Michigan, is seeking labor-only services for a pump replacement project at Lakeview High School. The procurement involves comprehensive mechanical system work, including disconnecting and removing existing pumps, installing three new district-provided pumps, replacing pipe insulation, cleaning frequency drives, and completing associated plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work. Sealed bids were due on February 21, 2018, at 2:00 PM, with a proposed construction period from March 12-30, 2018. Key project deliverables include system disconnection starting March 12, pump installation completed by March 26, and total project completion by March 30. Contractors must provide a 5% bid security for proposals over $50,000 and submit comprehensive insurance documentation including workers compensation, general liability, automobile liability, professional liability, and pollution liability coverage. Bidders are responsible for all permits, fees, and cleanup costs, with the project to be submitted as a lump sum base bid and subject to a 10% retainage on completed work and stored materials.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the procurement documents. The project does not indicate incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements beyond working with existing mechanical systems. While no explicit budget range was provided, the documents include a $5,000 allowance for glycol feed system repairs, with unused portions to be returned to the district via deductive change order. The contract includes provisions allowing the owner to withhold payment for unacceptable or deficient work until properly remedied. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability to handle complex mechanical system replacement, including expertise in pump disconnection, installation, insulation replacement, and system testing and balancing. The procurement is specifically focused on labor services, with the school district providing the pumps to be installed, indicating a collaborative approach to the mechanical system upgrade at Lakeview High School.